Paint spilled from a lorry left an M25 sliproad closed for more than four hours yesterday.

Paint spill - police had to close the slip-road for it to be cleaned Picture: DAVE HENDERSON

The lorry toppled over at junction 31 travelling towards Lakeside, dumping several tins of paint.

Essex Police and workmen from Thurrock Council closed the stretch of road to the Moto services for it to be cleaned. It was not reopened until 3.10pm.

Police said no one was hurt in the incident.

Published Wednesday, June 11, 2003

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