The A52 Derby Road has been closed following a "serious crash" between Priory Island and Bramcote Island. The collision happened on the outbound road, with congestion currently affected in routes through Beeston, Wollaton and Trowell as traffic diverts.
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) received a call at 3.16pm today (November 1) and an air ambulance was sent to the scene of the crash. Two fast response cars and a crewed ambulance were also dispatched. A patient was subsequently taken to Queen's Medical Centre via a crewed ambulance.
Nottinghamshire Police officer are also at the scene. Drivers travelling in the area have been urged to seek alternative routes, with long delays reported by traffic and travel update site, Inrix.
A spokesperson for Highways England said the incident was a "collision involving a pedestrian and a car".
The spokesperson continued: "The carriageway is closed to allow emergency services to work at the scene. Traffic officers are on scene to assist with traffic management.
"There is significant congestion on all local routes surrounding the A52 and approximately 1 mile of congestion approaching the closure. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra time for your journey."
A picture from the scene showed heavy traffic in Brian Clough Way. A lane was initially open near the scene, but the road has now been fully closed.
Reports state that traffic is also building between Nottingham and junction 25 of the M1.
A statement from EMAS reads: "We received a call at 3.16pm on 1 November to Derby Road in Bramcote. The caller reported that there had been a road traffic collision.
"We sent two paramedics in fast response cars and a crewed ambulance. The air ambulance was also in attendance. One patient was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre via crewed ambulance.”
A spokesperson for the police said: "The A52 Derby Road is currently closed outbound between Priory Island and Bramcote Island due to a serious collision. Please find alternative routes and avoid the area."
Diversion route:
- From the A52(T) QMC roundabout, take the A6514 north for 1.2km then turn left onto the A609.
- Follow the A609 for 3.6km until the large crossroads junction with the A6002 and turn right.
- Continue north along the A6002 for 4.3km until the large signalised roundabout with the A610.
- At the roundabout, take the A610 westbound and continue for 700m.
- Take the southbound entry slip road onto the M1 at Junction 26 and continue south until Junction 25.
- Exit the motorway to rejoin the westbound A52(T)
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