A60 Mansfield Road blocked in both directions after vehicle crashes into traffic lights

The A60 Mansfield Road has been closed in both directions after a car hit the central reservation and took out a traffic light. The incident happened in Daybrook at the junction with Nottingham Road, near the Madford Retail Park, at about 5.09pm. Nottinghamshire Police[1] officers are at the scene.

A woman was taken to hospital following the crash, however, her injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening. As a result of the accident, the NCT Brown 15, 16, 17 and Yellow 68 to 71 services have had to divert. Traffic congestion has also formed.

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Do you agree with the council's plans to increase traffic enforcement?[2] A statement from traffic aggregator website Inrix reads: "A60 Mansfield[3] Road in both directions partially blocked, queueing traffic due to accident at Nottingham Road (near the Retail Park). Diversion - for bus services Brown 15, 16, 17 and Yellow 68 to 71."

According to traffic sensors, the traffic in the area is still relatively slow.

References

  1. ^ Police (www.nottinghampost.com)
  2. ^ Do you agree with the council's plans to increase traffic enforcement? (xd.wayin.com)
  3. ^ Mansfield (www.nottinghampost.com)