Police explain reason for closure of Leicestershire’s A6

Officers from Leicestershire Police[1] have revealed why they had to close a major county route on Monday night. The incident led to all lanes of the A6 being shut for a time. The incident happened at around 8pm last night (Monday, February 17) in the Barrow upon Soar area, prompting a full closure of the A6 between Leicester and Loughborough[2].

All vehicles were stopped by police. In a statement issued today (Tuesday, February 18), officers have now revealed the reason behind the closure. A spokesperson confirmed it related to safety concerns for a person on the bridge over the A6.

The spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a bridge on the A6 in Barrow-upon-Soar around 7.55pm yesterday following concerns about the welfare of a woman who was on the wrong side of the bridge.

The woman was subsequently taken to a place of safety.

Road closures were in place during the incident."

References

1. ^ Leicestershire Police (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
2. ^ Loughborough (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)
3. ^ Dramatic crash pictures reveal rescue after lorry driver's foot became trapped (www.leicestermercury.co.uk)