Major road in Northamptonshire closed after serious collision

By Logan MacLeod
Published 25th Mar 2022, 16:58 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2022, 13:34 BST
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The road is expected to be closed for a number of hours

A major road in Northamptonshire is closed in both directions this afternoon (Friday) following a serious collision.

National Highways tweeted at 4pm on Friday saying the A5 is closed in both directions between the A45 at Weedon and the A43 at Towcester.

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The road is expected to be shut for a 'number of hours', according to National Highways.

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The tweet reads: "Northamptonshire, please be aware the A5 is closed in both directions between the A45 at Weedon Bec and the A43 at Towcester due to a serious collision.

"The road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours. Please plan ahead if travelling in the area this evening.

"Additional details and diversion route details are available on our travel alert webpage via the link: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/travel-alerts/."

Related topics:NorthamptonshireTowcesterA43A45

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