Traffic is heavy on the New England Highway on Wednesday morning after a truck carrying turf lost its load on the Maitland Hospital roundabout.
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The truck was travelling northbound on the New England Highway when the incident occurred about 8am.
Both northbound lanes were blocked for a period of time while crews worked to clear the scene.
Police and Roads and Maritime Services both attended to control the incident.
It follows another traffic incident at the same roundabout on Monday.
Live Traffic NSW urges motorists travelling through the area to allow extra time, reduce speed and exercise caution.
For more information and updates on the situation visit www.livetraffic.com.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
