The A46 near Car Colston is currently blocked because of a collision.
Updates to follow…
Nottinghamshire Police statement ｜1:14 pm
A main road remains closed following a serious collision earlier this morning (13 July).
Emergency services were called to the A46 southbound, near East Bridgford, following a collision between two vehicles.
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident, which happened at around 9.10am.
Road closures have been put in place along the A46 southbound carriageway, from the Farndon roundabout, Newark, to the A6097 junction.
Sergeant Craig Luckett, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit and Serious Collision Unit, said: “This was a serious incident that resulted in one person being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“We are in the process of carrying out a thorough investigation to fully establish what might have caused this collision.
“Road closures have been put in place while we continue to examine the scene and these are set to remain for some time yet.
“Thank you to everyone for their ongoing patience while we conduct these important inquiries.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information that could assist the police is asked to call 101, quoting incident 152 of 13 July 2023.
National Highways ｜10:30
The A46 in Nottinghamshire is closed southbound between the B6166 near (Newark on Trent) and A6097 near (East Bridgford) due to a serious collision involving a tractor and a car.
Emergency services are in attendance.
Diversion Routes
‘Road users are advised to follow the below non-symbol led diversion on road signs’.
• From the A46 (T)/A1 (T) roundabout, exit on to the A1 (T) south at Newark Junction.
• Continue along the A1 (T).
• At the Barrowby exit, take the A52 (T) west and re-join the A46 (T) at the Saxondale Roundabout.
National Highways ｜ 10:27 am
UPDATE – The A46 is now CLOSED southbound between B6166 and A6097 near Car Colston Nottingham due to a serious multi vehicle collision .
Emergency services are on scene.
More info to follow
National Highways ｜9:47 am
‘Traffic is currently stopped on the A46 southbound between B6166 and A6097 near Car Colston Nottingham due to a multi vehicle collision .
‘Police and Fire are on scene.
‘Delays are building on approach to the incident.’
AA Roadwatch at 8:38 am Thursday 13 July:
‘One lane closed and queueing traffic due to crash on A46 Southbound before A6097. Lane one (of two) is closed.’
