Road forced to close after tanker carrying liquid chocolate overturns

The Leominster Bypass has been forced to close after a tanker carrying liquid chocolate overturned on the edge of the roundabout.

It happened shortly before 11am, between Worcester Road and Hereford Road in Herefordshire.

The tanker is blocking the exit onto the A49 towards Hope Under Dinmore.

Officers are monitoring whether there has been any damage to the local environment. Credit: Environment Agency

The Environment Agency said about 250 litres of diesel had been lost to drains.

Environment officers are at the scene to make sure the chocolate and diesel are contained, and do not into the local water supply.

Officers say that have found no sign of any impact so far, but are continuing to monitor the situation with Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

250 litres of diesel has been lost to drains. Credit: Environment Agency