The A50 in Derbyshire is closed westbound between the A516 (Hilton) and the A511 (Hatton) due to a serious collision.
Emergency services including Derbyshire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on the scene assisting with traffic management.
The closure in place since 3 am this morning is expected to remain in place through the morning rush hour period.
Traffic is being diverted via local routes.
If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
AA Roadwatch:
‘Road closed due to crash on A50 Westbound from J5 A516 Derby Road (Etwall / Hilton) to J6 A511 (Scropton / Hatton).’