Toppled Wareham lorry container recovery to close road
Dorset Police said the time was chosen " so there was minimal disruption to local businesses and after rush hour, whilst still being able to benefit from natural lighting"."The road will only be closed as long as necessary and will be reopened as soon as the container is recovered," the force added.
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