A1 crash causes delays after lorry leaves carriageway in Cambridgeshire

The A1 has reopened to traffic after a crash in Cambridgeshire saw a lorry leave the road. The northbound carriageway was shut to traffic at around 9.30am following the crash, which Cambridgeshire Police said involved a car, a lorry and a van.

A full closure was in place until around 11.15am. One lane remains closed on the road while emergency barrier repairs take place.

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Police reported minor injuries were sustained by those involved in the incident. Earlier delays are now reported to have cleared.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: ""One ambulance and one paramedic car was sent to the Northbound A1 near Upton this morning following reports of a lorry involved in a road traffic collision. One man was transported to Hinchingbrooke Hospital for further assessment and care."

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The A1 northbound between the A141 Brampton Hut & A1M/B1043 Alconbury has re-opened. The lorry has been recovered however lane 1 (of 3) remains closed due to extensive barrier damage from the collision. No significant delays are reported on approach."