Motorists are being warned of an ongoing incident close to Leicester this morning (Tuesday, January 17). The nature of the incident is not clear, but police have said it has led to the closure of Dans Lane.
The closure is in place between the junction of Dans Lane with Peckleton Lane and the A47. The incident is causing heavy traffic in the area.
Drivers are urged to find alternate routes while police are at the scene. No further information is available at this stage.
We are covering this incident live. Updates to follow below.
Latest information from Inrix suggests delays of around 15 minutes remain in and around Dans Lane this morning following the multi-vehicle collision.
A spokesman for Leicestershire Police has issued a full statement about the incident along Dans Lane. He said: Just after 7am today (Tuesday, January 17) a call was received stating there had been a collision involving five vehicles in Dans Lane, near Peckleton.
Road closures remain in place. No life-threatening or life-changing injuries have been reported at this time.
Police have also confirmed that Dans Lane remains closed for the time being while officers continue to respond to the incident.
Leicestershire Police have confirmed that the incident along Dans Lane has involved several vehicles.
Traffic is still affected by the closure of Dans Lane this morning. Congestion continues to build on the neighbouring A47 Hinckley Road.
No further details about the incident are known at this stage.
LeicestershireLive has requested further information about the incident on Dans Lane from Leicestershire Police. We will post information as and when we get it.
Latest traffic maps show that traffic is being badly affected in and around the area of Dans Lane this morning. Hinckley Road is also suffering as a result of the ongoing incident.
Traffic data supplier Inrix has confirmed the incident has led to the closure of Dans Lane.
Inrix said: Dans Lane in both directions closed, slow traffic due to police incident from Peckleton Lane to A47 Hinckley Road.
Leicestershire Police are calling on drivers to avoid the area around Dans Lane this morning following the earlier incident. The nature of the incident is unclear at this stage.
Traffic update at 07:32. Due to an on going incident, there is a road closure in place on Dans Lane at the junction with the A47 and at the junction with Peckleton Lane. Please seek alternative routes, updates to follow.
Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice)January 17, 2023
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