A45 closed between Northampton and Wellingborough as one person taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision
A stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough is closed as one person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, following a collision.
The eastbound carriageway is closed between Barnes Meadow and Earls Barton today (Thursday May 28). The incident was first reported at around 10.30am.
According to National Highways, Northamptonshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service are on scene dealing with a “serious collision” involving multiple vehicles.
A spokesperson for the roads authority said: “Traffic caught up within the closure is in the process of being turned around via the rear of the queue.”
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 10.31am today to reports of a collision on the A45 eastbound between Billing and Earls Barton.
“One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“The road remains closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police.”
National Highways is advising drivers to avoid the area where possible and a diversion is in place, asking motorists to exit the A45 at Barnes Meadow Roundabout.
The incident is causing delays on the road, with congestion backed up to around Brackmills.
According to Google Traffic, the road is likely to be closed until around 6pm.
More to follow.