Driver arrested following three-vehicle rush-hour crash on outskirts of Northampton

Emergency services called to smash at Pineham junction at 5.10pm

Police have confirmed a driver was arrested following a three-vehicle pile-up on the outskirts of Northampton during the evening rush hour on Thursday (May 5).

Emergency services were called after two cars and a van collided on the A4500, at the Pineham junction, at around 5.10pm.

An air ambulance was seen overhead but a Northamptonshire Police spokesman said there were no serious injuries.

Edward James Kelly, aged 42, of St Peter’s Way, Cogenhoe, has been charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis in connection with the incident.

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