Corby to Kettering road closed after crash on A6003 as firefighters tackle blaze

The A6003 between Corby and Kettering has been closed after a collision today (Friday).

Emergency services were called to the crash on the section close to Storefield Cottages – before the Barford Bridge roundabout.

Fire crews and police attended the scene close to where the dual carriageway filters down to a single lane.

A spokeswoman for Northants Police said: “We were called to this collision at about 8.45am.

A6003 Rockingham Road between Corby and Kettering /Googleplaceholder image
A6003 Rockingham Road between Corby and Kettering /Google

“One man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.”

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) was called by Northamptonshire Police to reports of a fire in vehicle following a road traffic collision on the A6003 in Corby, shortly before 9am this morning (December 5).

A spokesman for NFRS said: “Crews are currently tackling the fire, wearing breathing apparatus and using a hose-reel jet.

“One person who was already out of the vehicle on arrival of the crews is in the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service.

“Northamptonshire Police are also in attendance.

“The A6003 is currently closed from the Oakley Hay roundabout to Barford Bridge, and will be for some time.”

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