Motorcyclist dies in crash that shut the A1 in Nottinghamshire for more than 11 hours

A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a van on the A1 in Nottinghamshire which closed the road for more than 11 hours.

Emergency services were called to the scene at South Muskham at about 9pm on Friday night (April 3).

The motorcyclist, a 57-year-old man, died at the scene despite the best efforts of first responders. Advertisement Advertisement

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The driver of the van stopped at the scene and has given an account to officers.

Police [1] closed the road in both directions overnight while investigations took place but it fully reopened at 10.40am on Saturday (April 4).

Detective Sergeant Paul Clark, of Nottinghamshire Police [2]'s serious collision investigation unit, said: "The man's family will be supported by specialist officers following this tragic incident and our thoughts are with them.

"They have asked for privacy at what must be an extremely difficult time.

"We'd still like to hear from anyone with any relevant dashcam footage of the incident who has not yet spoken to an officer, or anyone who may have witnessed the incident." Advertisement

The collision happened between the A17 for the Newark Showground/Air Museum turn off and the B6325 Great North Road for North Muskham.

If you can assist, please call the police on 101 and quote incident number 680 of April 3, 2026.

References

^ Police (www.nottinghampost.com)
^ Nottinghamshire Police (www.nottinghampost.com)