Lorry driver seriously injured in crash that closed A1 at Peterborough
A lorry driver has been seriously injured in a crash which has resulted in the closure of the A1 at Peterborough.
Emergency services were called to the A1 near Wansford just before 3am on Tuesday (July 28).
The northbound carriageway has been closed since the incident, while one lane of the southbound carriageway is also closed to allow for resurfacing.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said two people had been injured in the incident – with one person suffering serious injuries.
The spokesperson said: “We were called at 2.50am today (28 July) with reports of a collision on the A1 near Wansford. Officers, ambulance and fire went to the scene. The road was closed. Two men have gone to hospital for treatment, one sustained serious injuries and the other minor injuries.
"Officers remain on the scene to deal with tailbacks and vehicle recovery. One southbound lane will remain closed due to possible resurfacing work.”
Diversion
Northbound:
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit the A1 (M) on the free-flow lane prior to Junction17 Haddon and join the A1139 eastbound on Fletton Parkway.
At junction 3, exit the A1139 on to the A1260 Nene Parkway.
Continue north on the A1260 until the A47 Longthorpe Interchange, and turn left (west) on to the A47 Soke Parkway and continue west.
Travel straight over the A47 at Sutton roundabout and continue west until Wansford Junction.
At Wansford Junction, continue straight over the first roundabout and the A1 overbridge.
At the second roundabout, turn right on to the A1 northbound entry slip road and rejoin the A1.