A42

Young driver dies after crashing into back of parked lorry

A young man has died following a collision on a main road near the Derbyshire border[1]. The crash happened on the A42 in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, during the early hours of Wednesday, November 29.
A white BMW X3 was involved in a collision with a…

Driver in his 20s dies after collision with lorry on A42

A man has died after the car he was driving colliding with an HGV on the A42[1] this morning. The incident prompted the closure of the southbound carriageway for several hours while investigations took place.
The crash happened just before 5am. A BMW X…

A42 live updates as road closed after serious collision

A section of the A42 is closed this morning following a collision. The dual carriageway is closed in the southbound direction[1] between J12 Measham and J11 Appleby Magna, close to the Derbyshire border.
All emergency services, police, fire and the amb…

Driver in life-threatening condition after crashing into lorry

A motorist has suffered serious injuries after a crash near the Derbyshire border. The serious collision happened on the A42 in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire[1], at around 5am on Wednesday, November 29.
A white BMW X3 was involved in a collision with a…

Driver in life-threatening condition after hitting lorry on A42

A driver is being treated for life-threatening injuries after hitting a parked lorry on the A42[1] this morning. The A42 southbound is still closed between junctions 12 and 11, near Measham[2] and Appleby Magna, following the crash.
A white BMW X3 hit …

Download Festival 2023: Full line up and how to get tickets

Download Festival is here and many people will be flocking to Donington Park Circuit for the rock music event.
Download Festival[1] is now underway, with an impressive line-up for keen rock music fans. The festival will take place between Thursday, Ju…

Man killed in Melton crash after motorbike leaves road

A man has died in a crash in Melton after his motorbike collided with a telegraph pole. Officers were called to reports of the serious crash on Saturday morning, March 9.
The rider, in his 40s, was travelling on Saxby Road at 10.40am when his red Ducat…