Powdered paint spill closes one lane of A1

The HGV shed it's load of powdered paint around 3:30 this morning Credit: Lincolnshire Police

One lane of the A1 northbound at Dry Doddington is closed after a van shed it's load of powdered paint.

The lane is expected to be closed for most of the day. A HGV was involved in an accident at around 3:30 this morning.

no one was injured in the incident Credit: Highways England

Cleaning of the carriageway is underway.

The second HGV didn't stop at the scene but has been traced further up the A1 near Newark. No-one has been injured in the collision.

the 40ft hgv shed it's load of powdered paint Credit: Highways England

A diversion is in place and the public are being advised to avoid the area until both lanes are re-opened.