A5 closed in Northants after crash

The A5 in Warwickshire/Northamptonshire is closed in both directions between the A428 (near Crick) and the A426 (near Churchover) due to a serious collision involving a HGV and motorcycle. Northamptonshire Police are undertaking a full collision investigation at scene.

A diversion is in operation.

Northbound traffic should use the route marked with a black diamond symbol on road signs. This will take traffic via the A428 southbound. At the M1 J18 take the northbound M1. Continue to J19 and veer left on to the M6 northbound. At J1 exit the M6 on to the A426 northbound. Continue on this road to meet the A5.

Southbound traffic should use the route marked with a black triangle symbol on road signs. This follows the above route in reverse (A426 southbound to J1 of the M6, M6 southbound on to the M1 southbound and exit at J18 to take A428 westbound back to the A5).

Road users in the area or planning on using this section of road are advised to allow additional time for their journeys.