The A57, a key artery in Lincolnshire, has been closed this afternoon, Monday, April 14, due to a traffic accident. There are reports of a build-up of traffic along the westbound section of Dunham Road. The incident occurred on a stretch between Newton on Trent and Dunham Bridge, first reported just before midday. Lincolnshire Police have confirmed their presence on the scene, stating: ‘The A57 at Newton on Trent, heading towards Dunham Bridge, is currently sealed off due to a reported collision at 11.51 today. We urge motorists to steer clear of the area where possible. Incident 151 of 14 April.’ Traffic tracking service Inrix has reported: ‘A57 Dunham Road Westbound closed with queueing traffic due to a mishap from Newton on Trent to Dunham Bridge.’ As of now, there’s no additional information concerning the nature of the accident or any possible casualties. Stay tuned to our live blog for the latest updates on this story.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk.
