Section of A14 closed due to 'police incident' between Rothwell and Kelmarsh

Drivers are facing delays following the closure of a section of the A14.

The A14 has been closed westbound between Rothwell and Kelmarsh this afternoon (Thursday) due to a ‘police incident.’

National Highways said: “The A14 in Northamptonshire is closed westbound between J3 (Rothwell) and J2 (Kelmarsh) due to a police led incident.

"Northamptonshire Police are leading an ongoing operation with National Highways traffic officers assisting with traffic management.”

Congestion has been reported in both directions on approach to the incident.

National Highways has now reported that the road re-opened at about 3pm.

A spokesman for Northants Police has since said they were called to an incident in which a vehicle failed to stop for officers and was later involved in a collision on the A14 westbound at about 12.50pm.

The spokesman added that two people are currently in police custody – a 21-year-old Daventry man arrested on suspicion of driving offences and a 22-year-old Corby woman arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.