Diversions in place after ‘serious’ two-vehicle crash
Diversion routes are in place after a 'serious' crash closed a road near the Cambridgeshire[1] border. The A47 is closed in both directions this afternoon[2] (Wednesday, July 23) between the Station Road turn off in Middleton and the A1122 Swaffham roundabout. This is due to a crash that involved a van and lorry[3] just before 2pm. Diversions[4] have been put in place as a result of the road closure.
For drivers travelling eastbound, they are advised to follow the solid square diversion. These are:
Exit the A47 at A10[5] Hardwick Roundabout and take the A10 signed towards Downham Market
Then, continue on the A10 signed towards Downham Market up to the roundabout with the A10 and A134
From this roundabout, follow the A134 signed towards Thetford
Then, continue on the A134 up to the A134/A1122 junction.
At this junction, take the A1122 towards Swaffham
Rejoin the A47 eastbound at the A1122 Downham Road Roundabout following signs towards Norwich
For drivers travelling westbound, they are advised to follow the above diversions in reverse order. Emergency services, including Norfolk Police, are currently at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to the A47 Lynn Road, at East Winch at 1.50pm today following reports of a serious two vehicle collision. The road is currently closed in both directions whilst emergency services attend the scene." The East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted for more information.
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References
- ^ Cambridgeshire (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ A47 is closed in both directions this afternoon (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ crash that involved a van and lorry (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ Diversions (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ A10 (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
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