A lorry has overturned on a busy Cambridgeshire road this morning, causing oil and materials to spill out. 

The incident happened at the Lancaster Way roundabout near Witchford and emergency services are currently at the scene.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary said: “We were called at about 8.40am today (Friday November 3) with reports an HGV had overturned on the A142 near Witchford.

“The incident happened at the roundabout linking the A142 and Witchford Road, with the vehicle shedding its load on the road.

Ely Standard: Fire crews are currently at the scene.Fire crews are currently at the scene. (Image: Adina Tutt)

“The road is blocked and details of injuries are unclear at this stage.

“Officers and fire crews are at the scene.”

A witness said: "There is lots of traffic building up, and it looks like it's going to take a long time to clear." 

Ely Standard: A lorry has overturned at the Lancaster Way roundabout near Witchford this morningA lorry has overturned at the Lancaster Way roundabout near Witchford this morning (Image: Sarah Payne)