'Long delays' on A1 at Peterborough ahead of Friday night rush hour after lorry crash

Cambridgeshire Police have urged drivers to avoid the A1 at Peterborough ahead of Friday night rush hour.

Writing on social media, a spokesperson for the force said: “Please be aware of severe delays on the A1 northbound between Wansford and Wittering and avoid the area if possible.”

A police spokesperson added: “We were called at about 3.50pm today (11 September) following reports that a lorry had come off the road on the A1 near Wittering.

“Officers remain at the scene. It's unclear at this stage whether there's any injuries.”

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