Live: Long A500 queues after ‘several vehicles’ involved in collision

Police and paramedics are at the scene of an A500 smash - which has sparked long queues in both directions. Footage from the scene appears to show three cars and a bin lorry all stopped on the northbound carriageway between Etruria and Porthill.

A live map from Google shows long queues in both directions. Meanwhile traffic monitoring system Inrix has confirmed a lane has been shut off while emergency services deal with the smash.

An alert generated at noon states: "Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A500 D-road northbound at A53 Etruria Road ( Basford Roundabout). Congestion to the City Road Interchange. Traffic is also congested on the opposite side due to the onlookers."

We will provide updates in our dedicated blog below.