Beer tanker overturns in Tadcaster, causing diesel spillage. Firefighters helped with the cleanup (Image: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue)
Firefighters helped with the clean-up operation after a beer tanker overturned in Tadcaster.
The incident happened at 2.53pm yesterday on the A659 at Tadcaster.
"Crews were mobilised to an overturned goods vehicle carrying ale," a spokesperspon for North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said.
"500L of diesel leaked into surrounding foliage. Crews assisted with clearing up the spillage and assisted police at the scene."
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