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Leicester Nighttime Truck Crash | Leicester News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- 70
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Summary
A major crash involving a big rig and a car erupted at Leicester’s Uppingham Road and Goodwood Road intersection around 10:17 PM Wednesday, triggering a diesel spill and emergency response. Fire crews, ambulances, and even hazardous materials units rushed to the scene, extracting one male occupant who was hospitalized. Police shut down the junction overnight, reopening it only at 5:20 AM Thursday — causing significant traffic chaos through the night and into morning rush hour. Official details remain scarce as Leicestershire Police have yet to issue a statement. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/major-leicester-junction-closed-hours-11160019 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/064b497740b3c51c Report issues to [email protected].