FIRE chiefs say a lorry which crashed and ended up in a field off the A66 at Scotch Corner was not carrying chemicals that would present a danger to the public or the environment.
Emergency services attended the accident at around 4pm today and closed the A66 in both directions.
The white Mercedes lorry fell onto its side and shed its load of barrels.
The driver suffered minor injuries in the collision but did not require hospital treatment.
The spokesman for North Yorkshire fire and rescue said the road would remain closed while specialists removed the vehicle.
Any witnesses are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.
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