A major road into Nottingham will remain closed for much of the day as specialist teams investigate a serious collision.
Emergency services were called to the A52 Derby Road, Lenton, at 4.22am on Sunday (22 June) following a collision involving two cars and three electric bikes.
All three bike riders were taken to hospital suffering from injuries which are not currently believed to be life threatening in nature.
Two men, aged 24 and 25, have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Superintendent Chris Sullivan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This was a very serious incident and specialist collision investigators are working hard to understand exactly what happened.
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“The collision has occurred on a major route into the city and close to the Queen’s Medical Centre so will unfortunately cause disruption to motorists during today.
“We are currently expecting the A52 to remain closed between the Priory Roundabout and Queen’s Medical Centre Roundabout until at least 3pm.
“I’d like to thank motorists for their patience while these vital investigations take place.
“Our inquiries are at a very early stage and we want to hear from anyone with any information which could assist.
“We’d particularly urge anyone who was driving in the area at the time and has relevant dashcam footage to get in touch without delay.”
Anyone who can help should call 101, quoting incident number 136 of 22 June 2025, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.