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Live Cirencester updates as main road near closed for around 13 miles
The southbound carriageway on the A417 appears to be closed for miles, while the northbound carriageway is also partly closed - follow our blog below
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Live: Lorry veers off A419 near Cirencester as lane closed
Drivers are set to face delays
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