Major route A452 closed after ‘serious collision’ as police rush to scene and drivers warned

A section of the A452 in Warwickshire[1] was closed this evening after a serious collision on the major route. The crash happened between Chesford Grange and Blackdown island in Kenilworth, police said. It's not yet clear if there were any casualties. Warwickshire[2] Police took to social media platform X to warn drivers about the collision.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes. Drivers were also told to be careful when driving in adverse weather conditions. The force wrote at 5.43pm: "A serious collision has taken place on the A452, leading to the road being closed from Chesford Grange to Blackdown island.

"Please plan your routes accordingly, and extra take care driving in these conditions.

Thank you for your patience."

We have contacted Warwickshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service[4] for comment.

References

1. ^ Warwickshire (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ Warwickshire (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
3. ^ CCTV appeal after man held at gunpoint and beaten in Boxing Day robbery (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
4. ^ West Midlands Ambulance Service (www.birminghammail.co.uk)