Lorry driver in hospital after accident near roundabout closes busy Chesterfield road

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Officers received reports of a collision on the A61 junction with the A617 near to the roundabout in Chesterfield[2] at around 2.30pm on Wednesday, February 21. The incident involved a lorry which was on its side.

Two fire and rescue engines, ambulances and police cars went to the scene.

Traffic[3] built up causing delays across the town, as the road was closed while the incident was dealt with.

Police[4] confirmed that the driver of the lorry was taken to hospital but their injuries are not thought to be serious.

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  2. ^ Chesterfield (www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk)
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