Motorists were advised to expect delays and take an alternative route if possible following the two-vehicle crash shortly after 3am.
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"We are also asking for anyone who may have witnessed unusual or poor driving behaviour that involved a grey SUV or small silver hatchback," police said.
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Authorities said hazardous goods in the vehicle means the recovery of the wreck and clean-up at the site may take several hours.
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