UPDATE: Emergency road closure both ways on the A47 in Peterborough following a 'serious incident'
Police and ambulance are on scene
Motorists are being advised to avoid the A47 in Peterborough this morning following an ongoing emergency incident.
National Highways put out an alert at 8.47am this morning that the road is closed both ways between the junctions of Bretton Gate and Nene Parkway following a ‘serious incident’.
They said that police are ambulance are currently on scene, and long delays are expected.
A short while ago Cambs Police put out the following statement via Facebook: “Please be aware that Soke Parkway, Bretton is currently closed, with officers at the scene due to concern for welfare of a man on the bridge. People are urged to avoid the area and motorists seek alternate routes.”
Tweeting, a spokesperson for their National Highways East account wrote this morning: “A47 both directions Soke Parkway between J16 Bretton Gate and J15 Nene Parkway. Road closed. Due to serious Cambs Police-led incident.”
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