A1 closed at Peterborough after two car crash

The A1 has been closed near Peterborough following a collision between two cars on Thursday evening (September 17).

National Highways said the closure was in place southbound between the A43 (Stamford) and B1081 (Wothorpe) junctions.

Emergency services are at the scene.

The spokesperson said: “A diversion is in operation (marked with a hollow triangle symbol on local road signs):

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There are long delays on the A1

“Exit the A1 at the A43 Wothorpe junction and turn right (south) on to the A43.

“Continue along the A43 through the villages of Easton on the Hill and Colleyweston.

“At the A43/A47 Duddington roundabout turn left (east) onto the A47.

“Continue along the A47 until Wansford Interchange.

“Go over the first roundabout (northbound entry to A1) across the over-bridge and turn left on the second roundabout.

“Follow the curving slip road on to the A1 southbound.

“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”

There is no further information about injuries, or how long the closure will be in place.

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