Firefighters were called this morning to reports of an overturned lorry which had collided with a car and a house.
Leicestershire Fire & Rescue service received the call at 04:37 this morning (Thursday).
Police has closed the road at the Old Dalby turning. Photo: NEMM
Crews from Melton and a Heavy Rescue unit from Newark and Technical Rescue from Southern Fire station attended the incident close to the Tap ’N’ Run pub.
A fire service spokesperson said: “On arrival Incident Commander confirmed Articulated HGV involved on its side, no persons trapped.
Lorry has collided with 2 parked cars and house. Lorry contains 39 livestock (cows).
Some livestock suffered injuries and vet requested.
Police requested and 1 side of road is closed
HGV recovery requested to attend to right vehicle.”
The A606 from Melton is closed at the Old Dalby turning.
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