Coffee hit adds to morning traffic grind

Melbourne drivers received a morning caffeine hit with a difference when a promotional vehicle towing a large replica espresso machine jack-knifed and rolled on CityLink.

CityLink spokeswoman Selby-Lynn Nicholas spilled the beans on the incident, which occurred just before 10am. "A ute was travelling outbound near Flemington Road. It had a trailer on the back with a giant cappuccino machine," Ms Nicholas said.

"We're not sure why but the vehicles jack-knifed and the trailer tipped and then the ute tipped as well. The vehicle was originally in the centre lane but ended up on its side in the left-hand emergency lane."
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No one was injured as a result of the accident, although paramedics were called to the scene about 9.55am.

Commuters experienced some delays when the left-lane was closed for nearly two hours while CityLink response vehicles and emergency services worked to clear the scene.

Ms Nicholas said a heavy-vehicle tow truck was required to remove the ute and trailer from CityLink.

From: theage.com.au