Traffic alert: A52 closed in Nottinghamshire

Early morning commuters are being asked to allow more time for their journey in Nottinghamshire today.

The A52 at Bingham is currently closed in both directions due to a serious crash.

Two vehicles collided just after 5am today (Monday 5 December).

Nottinghamshire Police says its serious collision unit is on the scene and a diversion is being put in place.

Road users travelling eastbound are being diverted on to the A46 northbound to Newark to join the A1 southbound to meet the A52 at Grantham. If travelling westbound road users are being diverted on the above route in reverse (A1 northbound to Newark and A46 southbound to Saxondale). If intending on using the A52 in the Bingham/Saxondale area please plan ahead and consider alternative routes, if possible.