Speed restriction in place due to motorway oil spillage

Police are advising motorists to '˜drive with extreme caution' following an oil spill on the M2.

Detailing the incident, a Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said: “A temporary 40 mph speed restriction is in place on the M2 Southbound between J4 Sandyknowes and J2 Greencastle while an oil spillage is dealt with.”

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Urging road users to drive with caution, a PSNI spokesperson said: “Motorists are advised to adjust their speed, and drive with extreme caution following an oil spill on the M2 which is affecting lanes 2 and 3 between Sandyknowes and Greencastle.”

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