20KM Tailbacks on A8

A serious accident has caused tailbacks of 20km on the A8 at Frejus. Just before ten this morning, a heavy goods lorry overturned, blocking all three westbound lanes in the direction of Aix-en-Provence. The autoroute is closed to allow a spinal helicopter to land and take the driver to hospital. Drivers are advised to avoid the #38 junction on the A8 and use diversions instead.

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