Drivers warned of delays as police cordon off bridge in Northampton town centre

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident
By Logan MacLeod and Carly Odell
Published 5th Sep 2023, 10:00 BST
Updated 28th Sep 2023, 17:28 BST
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A police cordon is in place in Northampton town centre and a bridge has been closed to motorists.

The bridge outside of Northampton Railway Station, where St James’ Road meets Black Lion Hill, is shut as police officers are on scene this afternoon (Thursday September 28). Paramedics are also present.

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The closure is causing congestion around Northampton town centre, including at St Peter’s Way roundabout, in St James’ Road, Spencer Bridge Road and Victoria Promenade. AA Traffic is warning of long delays. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

A police cordon is in place on a bridge near Northampton train station.A police cordon is in place on a bridge near Northampton train station.
A police cordon is in place on a bridge near Northampton train station.

Northamptonshire Police has been contacted for comment.

The nature of this incident has not yet been confirmed and nothing official has been released by authorities. With that in mind, we encourage readers not to speculate on social media.

More to follow.

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