Delays on A6 near Rushden after three-vehicle collision leaves one person trapped
A crash involving the drivers of a white Audi Q3, a red Hyundai and a white Renault van resulted in one driver being trapped in a vehicle.
Fire crews managed to find and safely remove the person from the vehicle and leave them with paramedics.
The stretch of the A6 is a popular route between Rushden and Bedford, and drivers reported significant delays in the area around midday today (Tuesday).
A Northants Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a road traffic collision on the A6 near Souldrop at noon today (May 5).
“Crews from Rushden and Wellingborough attended and found three vehicles had been involved in a collision, with one person trapped in one of the vehicles.
“Firefighters made the vehicles safe before extricating the casualty and leaving them in the care of paramedics.
“The crews returned to their stations at 1.30pm, leaving the scene in the hands of Northamptonshire Police.”
Northamptonshire Police said they were called to the A6 near Souldrop at around 11.50am and remain on the scene awaiting recovery of the vehicles.
Those travelling on the A6 between Rushden and Bedford can expect delays in the area.