Lorry crash closes A1 southbound near Newark

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Police were called to the A1 between the A6075 at Tuxford and the A46 near Newark on Saturday

Police have been called to the A1 in Nottinghamshire after a lorry crashed into the central reservation.

National Highways said the southbound carriageway was closed between the A6075 at Tuxford and the A46 near Newark.

They added drivers are to expect delays of at least 20 minutes and about two miles of congestion on the approach to the closure.

Motorists have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

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