A5 in Northamptonshire closed in both directions following serious collision

Drivers are advised to avoid the area, where possible
Carly Odell
By Carly Odell
Published 15th Jan 2024, 08:48 GMT
Updated 15th Jan 2024, 11:26 GMT
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UPDATE: The road has now reopened as the recovery of the vehicles is complete.

A main road in Northamptonshire is closed in both directions following a serious collision.

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The A5 is closed between the A43 for Towcester and the A422/A508 at Old Stratford this morning (January 15) at around 7am.

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Drivers are warned to avoid the A5 neat Towcester due to a serious collision.Drivers are warned to avoid the A5 neat Towcester due to a serious collision.
Drivers are warned to avoid the A5 neat Towcester due to a serious collision.

Northamptonshire Police has confirmed the collision involved a car and a motorbike.

National Highways posted on X, formerly, Twitter, at just before 8.20am to warn drivers of the closure.

The roads authority says the road is closed in both directions “for a collision investigation following a serious collision”. Police also confirmed the road remains closed.

Diversions are in place and drivers are advised to avoid the area, where possible.

More to follow.

Related topics:NorthamptonshirePoliceNorthamptonshire PoliceNational HighwaysTowcesterA43