Beer tanker overturns in Tadcaster causing diesel spillage

The A659 Tadcaster High Street and John Smith's Brewery. Photograph © Google Street View

Sat 12 Nov, 2022 @ 9.04 am News YorkMix

Firefighters helped in a clean-up operation after a beer tanker overturned in Tadcaster.

The crash happened on the A659, the road that leads to John Smith’s Brewery, and Samuel Smith’s Brewery.

Emergency services were called at 2.53pm yesterday (Friday).

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews were mobilised to an overturned goods vehicle carrying ale.

“Five hundred litres of diesel leaked into surrounding foliage.

“Crews assisted with clearing up the spillage and assisted police at the scene.”