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Air ambulance called after A42 collision near Ashby - one person taken to hospital

By Ashby Nub News Reporter 31st Jul 2023

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An air ambulance was called after a collision on the A42 near Ashby on Sunday morning.

Two vehicles were involved in the incident between Junctions 11 and 12 northbound, causing a two-mile tailback.

One person was taken to hospital by helicopter as a precaution - but no serious injuries were reported.

The stretch of dual carriageway was closed for more than an hour, causing delays of around 20 minutes.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Ashby Nub News: "We were called to a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A42 just before 8.30am. 

"While the air ambulance did attend, no serious injuries were reported. 

"One person was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. No-one was arrested."

National Highways reported at the time: "Traffic has been temporarily held on the A42 northbound between J11 (Appleby Magna) and J12 (Packington) following a collision involving a car.

"Emergency services including Leicestershire Roads Policing Unit are on the scene.

"Delays of 10 minutes and approx one mile of congestion on approach."

National Highways added: "Lane 2 (of 2) is now open on the A42 northbound following the earlier collision.

"Lane 1 remains closed whilst emergency services work at the scene.

"There are delays of 20 minutes and approx two miles of congestion on approach."

The carriageway was fully re-opened but drivers were reminded that there were long delays as a result.

     

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