Stalled lorry cleared from Cumbria road
Last updated at 18:20, Friday, 21 September 2012
A LORRY which was blocking both lanes of a busy Dalton road, causing disruptions to peak-hour traffic, has been cleared.
The heavy goods vehicle was reversing into a farm entrance when it lost power.
The incident occurred near the junction to the South Lakes Wild Animal Park on Broughton Road.
Police attended the scene to assist the lorry's driver.
First published at 17:35, Friday, 21 September 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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