Severe delays on main road heading into Northampton after three-vehicle crash

Delays of around 40 minutes on the A45 westbound

UPDATE: Traffic is now moving freely. Northamptonshire Police officers were called just before 7.20am. Three vehicles were involved. Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained.

Severe delays have been reported on a major route in and out of town this morning (Wednesday).

Traffic is heavy both ways on the A45 with two incidents being reported heading west, according to AA traffic reports.

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Delays heading west into Northampton on the A45
  • Severe delays of 41 minutes and delays increasing on A45 Westbound between A5001 Ditchford Road and B573 Doddington Road (Great Doddington / Earls Barton Turn Off). Average speed five mph.
  • Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to crash, three vehicles involved on the A45 Westbound from A509 Wilby Way to B573 Doddington Road (Great Doddington / Earls Barton Turn Off). Affecting traffic heading towards Northampton.
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