Thanet Way London-bound Shutdown After Jackknifed Lorry and Fuel Spill Causes Chaos

Chaos on Thanet Way! Police have slammed shut the London-bound stretch between St Nicholas at Wade Roundabout and Margate Road junction. The cause? A jackknifed lorry and a massive fuel spill just a mile before Broomfield.

Expect delays and stay tuned for updates.

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