A453 closed for seven hours due to serious multi-vehicle crash

Motorists were warned to expect delays and avoid the area where possible following a serious multi-vehicle crash on the A453. The road was been closed southbound between the A52 (Nottingham) and the M1/A50.

All emergency services were on the scene with highways traffic officers assisting with strategic closures. National Highways put out the following on social media: “Please be aware, if you are leaving the CityGround in Nottingham following the NFFC vs BrentfordFC game, please be aware that the A453 is closed southbound after the A52 following a serious collision.

“The road is likely to remain closed into the evening.”

The road was closed for seven hours from 3pm until 10pm while police investigation work and vehicle recovery took place.

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