Van topples over in Gillingham

Dorset Police closed the road.

Author: George SharpePublished 2nd Jul 2021

A white panel van's overturned near Aldi in Gillingham.

It happened around 10:48am today on the roundabout outside the Kingsmead Business Park.

It's believed the incident was caused by a previously unknown mechanical fault that made the van veer and topple over.

Dorset Police closed the road while they recovered the vehicle.

The driver came away with minor injuries that didn't require any medical treatment.

The road was reopened around 1pm.

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