A52 closed in both directions after horror crash sparking commuter chaos for thousands of drivers

THE A52 is closed in both directions after a horror crash, sparking commuter chaos for thousands of drivers.

The stretch, on the outskirts of Derby between M1 junction 25 and Rayneswayon, was shut by cops following the mysterious "police incident".

Road sign indicating Derby A52.
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Drivers have been advised to avoid the A52 in Derby following a 'police incident'Credit: Alamy

The eastbound slip entry slip road from the A5111 is also closed.

Officers from Derbyshire Police landed at the scene at around 6am, it has been reported.

Commuters are facing stands-still traffic towards Nottingham as a result - as well as in the surrounding areas of Spondon and Borrowash.

Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes if they can.

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The road was briefly reopened at around 8am this morning.

However, it has since closed again as cops "carry out investigation work".

An update posted by Inrix read: "A52 Brian Clough Way Eastbound closed, slow traffic due to police incident from A6005 Raynesway to Stoney Lane."

A spokesman for National Highways added: "The A52 in Derbyshire is closed in both directions between the M1 and the A5111 Raynesway due to a police led incident."

"More information to follow, thank you for your patience."

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The eastbound carriageway of the Brian Clough Way for Spondon and Borrowash has been closedCredit: Ashley Kirk