Crash on A46 and floods in Caythorpe, Thurgarton and Lowdham cause havoc on multiple roads in Nottinghamshire

Multiple serious traffic incidents have occurred across the area during lunchtime hours today (Monday, December 4). A crash has occurred on the A46 partially blocking traffic and queueing traffic in both directions between the A617 (Cattlemarket Roundabout) and A1 (Newark Showground / Air Museum Turn Off). Queues approaching ten minutes have resulted due to the crash and average speeds have dropped to 10mph.

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Police have been approached for comment.

Southwest of the above incident, Beck Street in Thurgarton is closed due to flooding.

The flooding on Beck Street has resulted in the road being closed both ways between Main Street and Priory Park. South of that location, Caythorpe Road, east of Lowdham has also been closed due to flooding both ways between Gunthorpe Road and Main Street. Nearby Station Road in Lowdham has been closed both ways between Southwell Road and Blenheim Avenue as it has become a victim of flooding.

Drivers are advised to avoid the above areas if possible.