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Lorry Crash Spills Thousands of Toast Loaves on A1(M)

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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A Warburtons lorry crashed through the A1(M) central reservation near Bowburn at 5:10 am.
The overturned HGV spilled thousands of white toast loaves onto both carriageways, blocking traffic.
Police closed the motorway between junctions J60 and J61 for hours while a crane righted the lorry.
The driver was injured and taken to hospital, according to Durham Constabulary.
National Highways said barrier repairs were needed, extending closure into the afternoon.

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A Warburtons lorry crashed through the A1(M) central reservation near Bowburn at 5:10 am.
The overturned HGV spilled thousands of white toast loaves onto both carriageways, blocking traffic.
Police closed the motorway between junctions J60 and J61 for hours while a crane righted the lorry.
The driver was injured and taken to hospital, according to Durham Constabulary.
National Highways said barrier repairs were needed, extending closure into the afternoon.