Live updates as A38 closed after lorry smashes through central reservation

The A38 was closed after a lorry smashed through the central reservation. Emergency services were called to the A38 near the junction of the A61 at Alfreton following reports of a one-vehicle crash. Once emergency services arrived at the scene earlier this afternoon (Monday, March 10), they found a lorry had smashed into the central reservation, causing severe damage to the barrier.

Derbyshire Police, the ambulance service and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were all at the scene. National Highways were reporting delays of around 15 minutes until they eased by around 4pm. This was a live, breaking news blog.

We provided the latest updates below.