A46 reopens after trailer and digger overturn

Liam BarnesBBC News, Nottingham
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National Highways said about two miles of congestion had built up after the trailer overturned

The A46 northbound has reopened after a trailer carrying a digger overturned near the Bingham interchange.

Nottinghamshire Police said the crash - which happened between East Bridgford and Saxondale - was reported at about 13:30 BST on Tuesday.

The digger was on top of a trailer being pulled by a pick-up truck when the trailer tipped over on the northbound carriageway, the force added.

No injuries were reported, and National Highways said all lanes had reopened by 16:00.

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