Numerous drivers to be prosecuted for ignoring closure signs on A1 at Peterborough

Police have revealed that a large number of drivers will face prosecution for ignoring closure signs on the A1 at Peterborough today, which was shut after a serious crash.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Oct 2018, 12:56 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2018, 14:00 BST
Police monitoring the closure on the A1M at Peterborough. Photo: @roadpoliceBCHPolice monitoring the closure on the A1M at Peterborough. Photo: @roadpoliceBCH
Police monitoring the closure on the A1M at Peterborough. Photo: @roadpoliceBCH

Police tweeted: "A1m Peterborough. In the space of 15 minutes a total of 39 vehicles have passed under a red X. Expect a prosecution in the post."

The red X signifies that part of the road or that lane is closed and it is an offence to pass under it.

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The road has now reopened but was closed until 12.45pm to allow for collision investigation and recovery.

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Police were called at 6am this morning to reports of a collision on the A1 northbound at Water Newton.

The collision involved an HGV and a Volkswagen Transporter van.

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The driver of the van suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. He has been taken to Peterborough City Hospital.

The road was closed northbound and southbound just before 7am while emergency services dealt with the collision.

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