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A38 Blocked: Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Chaos
5 Sep
Summary
- Northbound A38 closed between A50 and A516.
- Police and ambulance services attended the scene.
- One mile of traffic congestion reported.
A significant incident has led to the closure of the northbound A38 in Derbyshire. The carriageway was shut down between its junctions with the A50 and A516 on Saturday afternoon. This closure was a direct result of a multi-vehicle crash. Emergency services, comprising Derbyshire Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service, responded to the scene. National Highways confirmed the closure and noted that about one mile of traffic congestion had developed. The situation caused considerable disruption to road users in the area. Further updates on the reopening of the road were pending. The exact cause of the crash was under investigation by authorities.