A19 oil spillage closes three lanes southbound near Norton
A19 oil spillage closes three lanes near Norton

An oil spillage on the A19 has seen three lanes closed southbound near Norton, with Cleveland Police on the scene.

Traffic build-up and diversion

A build-up of traffic on a large stretch of the major road has been caused by the incident, from the A1027 to Wolviston services.

A diversion has been put in place using the nearby roundabout, and motorists are being asked to avoid the area when possible.

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Police contacted for further details

Cleveland Police have been contacted for further information on this incident when possible.

Updates will follow as more details become available.

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