Road closed 'for some time' after lorry overturns in Nottinghamshire
Drivers have been urged to take alternative routes after a lorry overturned on a country road in Nottinghamshire.Emergency services were called to the incident in Tithby Road, near Bingham, on Monday morning.Bingham Fire Station said the road was closed in both directions between the A52 and Langar and is not expected to reopen for "some time" while the HGV is recovered.A spokesperson added: "Luckily everyone [involved] was OK."
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