A38 reopens after 'serious collision' caused delays
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- derbytelegraph.co.ukseen 11 Aug, 23:01headline rewritten
Major delays as 'serious collision' closes A38A38 reopens after 'serious collision' caused delays - walesonline.co.ukseen 24 Aug, 18:54description edited
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Traffic is slow in the area as emergency services work at the sceneEmergency services were called to the scene
- dailypost.co.ukseen 27 Aug, 16:35headline rewritten
A470 Crimea Pass closed after crash with 'avoid area' alertA470 Crimea Pass closed after crash - watfordobserver.co.ukseen 3 Sept, 13:18headline rewritten
Hertfordshire A414 to close near M1 and Park Street RoundaboutFour-night closure near Hertfordshire roundabout starts TONIGHT - express.co.ukseen 3 Sept, 17:28description edited
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Delays are building in the area.All traffic was temporarily held on a stretch of the motorway this afternoon.
- dailystar.co.ukseen 3 Sept, 17:32description edited
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The M25 is closed anti-clockwise between J11 near Ottershaw and J10 near Cobham following a serious collision, with Gatwick and Heathrow travellers warned of delaysThe M25 closed anti-clockwise between J11 near Ottershaw and J10 near Cobham following a serious collision on Tuesday morning, with Gatwick and Heathrow travellers warned of delays
- johnogroat-journal.co.ukseen 11 Sept, 19:17headline rewritten
Emergency services called to A9 crash north of BerriedaleAir ambulance called to A9 crash in Caithness - birminghammail.co.ukseen 13 Sept, 11:48headline rewritten
Police incident shuts motorway for several hoursM42 closed live as pedestrian dies in motorway tragedy - express.co.ukseen 22 Sept, 04:29headline rewritten
Huge 999 response near major UK airport as horror crash leaves 'cars on roofs'Major crash near UK airport leaves 'cars on roofs' - 3 people rushed to hospital - stokesentinel.co.ukseen 8 Oct, 07:35headline rewritten
Live: Multi-vehicle crash shuts Stoke-on-Trent M6Recap: Multi-vehicle crash shuts Stoke-on-Trent M6 - chroniclelive.co.ukseen 10 Oct, 17:21headline rewritten
A1 crash LIVE: One lane blocked and queueing traffic near DurhamA1 crash RECAP: Lane reopens after three-vehicle collision near Durham
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How it spread - 65 original reports
Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- derbytelegraph.co.uk14:25first to reportedited after publishing
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Major delays as 'serious collision' closes A38Drivers were warned the busy road could be closed for some time
- leicestermercury.co.uk14:59
A closure is expected to remain in place for some time
Sat, 22 August 2026
2 reports- express.co.uk07:59
National Highways has urged drivers to 'plan ahead'.
- walesonline.co.uk13:40edited after publishing
Emergency services were called to the scene
Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- stokesentinel.co.uk08:25
Families say their estate was gridlocked
- dailypost.co.uk14:53edited after publishing
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A470 Crimea Pass closed after crash with 'avoid area' alertEmergency services wer at the scene of the collision
- birminghammail.co.uk15:20
A hydraulic platform was deployed to tackle a lorry blaze
- stokesentinel.co.uk16:15
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Wed, 26 August 2026
4 reports- express.co.uk15:32
National Highways has issued a warning to drivers.
- birminghammail.co.uk16:45
The number 16 bus was left blocking off the road with a shattered windscreen after a crash with a Midland Heart vehicle
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk18:01
The overnight closures are part of a major scheme to upgarde junction 18, which connects the M60, M62 and M66
- somersetlive.co.uk20:26
Traffic was reportedly stopped completely while firefighters got to work
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- wcax.com02:12
Route 7 is currently closed from Greenbush Road to the Stage Road intersection due to a crash.
Fri, 28 August 2026
2 reports- stokesentinel.co.uk08:56
Just in
- dailypost.co.uk10:50
An 'accident' was reported westbound near Dwygyfylchi
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- somersetlive.co.uk13:26
East Dundry Lane is closed in both directions
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- kentonline.co.uk09:16
There have been long delays on the M2 following a crash where a trailer jack-knifed across the carriageway.
Tue, 1 September 2026
5 reports- dailystar.co.uk06:25edited after publishing
The M25 closed anti-clockwise between J11 near Ottershaw and J10 near Cobham following a serious collision on Tuesday morning, with Gatwick and Heathrow travellers warned of delays
- dailypost.co.uk09:38
At times, traffic lights and a convoy system will be needed 'day and night'
- dailypost.co.uk11:25
Traffic management is needed so that engineers can safely inspect the bridge's towers
- watfordobserver.co.uk11:47edited after publishing
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Hertfordshire A414 to close near M1 and Park Street Roundabout - express.co.uk15:42edited after publishing
All traffic was temporarily held on a stretch of the motorway this afternoon.
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- getsurrey.co.uk07:14
The 18-year-old was declared dead at the scene having suffered significant head injuries
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- birminghammail.co.uk12:53
A number of fire engines are in attendance off Great Hampton Street
Sat, 5 September 2026
2 reports- el-balad.com06:45
A truck stalled on the A23, oil spillage followed, and one lane was closed, leaving drivers facing delays in Sussex.
- walesonline.co.uk21:13
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Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- walesonline.co.uk00:28
A schedule of works are planned including maintenance and refurbishment
Mon, 7 September 2026
2 reports- express.co.uk13:38edited after publishing
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Huge 999 response near major UK airport as horror crash leaves 'cars on roofs'Police, paramedics and fire crews have been scrambled.
- bernews.com17:55
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has announced a single-lane closure on South Road, in the vicinity of Devon Heights Road, Devonshire to accommodate road repair works. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment wishes to advise motorists that there will be rolling single-lane closures on South Road, in the …
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- johnogroat-journal.co.uk15:03edited after publishing
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Emergency services called to A9 crash north of BerriedaleEmergency services including an air ambulance attended the scene of a crash on the A9 north of Berriedale.
- yahoo.com17:16
Part of the route was closed after the crash involving a car and a lorry near Rugby, police say.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)06:37
Fri, 11 September 2026
4 reports- leicestermercury.co.uk05:00
Landlady Amy Owen has spoken of her frustration and impact on her business
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:51
- birminghammail.co.uk12:47edited after publishing
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Police incident shuts motorway for several hoursRoute closed for hours as police continue to investigate
- somersetlive.co.uk18:57
Avoid the area if you can
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- teesdalemercury.co.uk10:15
- cambridge-news.co.uk13:31
Emergency services have attended a "very serious collision" on the A14
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World11:00
Hundreds of cars driven through cones or barriers in England this year, says National Highways Drivers ignoring roadwork closures to skip queues are putting lives at risk, National Highways has warned, after recording hundreds of incidents this year where cars were deliberately driven through cones or barriers. The agency, which manages motorways and major roads, said there was increasing concern about incursions into closed-off roadworks and the danger they posed. Continue reading...
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- toronto.citynews.ca00:27
A five-vehicle collision led to major traffic delays on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) leading into the Gardiner Expressway on Saturday night.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:20
Zbog nesreće je od 21:46 autocesta A3 na tom dijelu zatvorena za promet
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- kclr96fm.com12:11
A lorry has overturned on the N77 at the Castlecomer Road roundabout. Gardaí and emergency services are en-route.ADVERTISEMENT Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route. Further updates will follow…. ADVERTISEMENT
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- walesonline.co.uk20:21
Two people suffered serious injuries
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- stokesentinel.co.uk10:18
You've been warned!
- stokesentinel.co.uk12:33
Just in
Mon, 5 October 2026
2 reports- derbytelegraph.co.uk08:51
The incident caused a seven-mile queue of traffic
- coventrytelegraph.net09:06
Part of Dunsmore Avenue and St James Lane was closed last night
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- stokesentinel.co.uk02:49edited after publishing
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Live: Multi-vehicle crash shuts Stoke-on-Trent M6The M6 was closed overnight
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- waterford-news.ie11:35
A stop-and-go traffic management system is reportedly in operation in the area, with motorists being advised to expect delays.
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- chroniclelive.co.uk10:34edited after publishing
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A1 crash LIVE: One lane blocked and queueing traffic near DurhamThe collision affected traffic travelling on the northbound carriageway
- chroniclelive.co.uk12:22
The collision has occurred on the A19 north of Seaham and south of Doxford Park.
Fri, 9 October 2026
5 reports- liverpoolecho.co.uk04:00
Highways England warned "severe congestion and significant delays are expected"
- stokesentinel.co.uk10:54
Police, firefighters and highways teams were sent to the scene
- stokesentinel.co.uk13:10
There are long queues
- stokesentinel.co.uk13:39
We will bring you all the latest from the road and rail network
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk20:05
An emergency road closure is in place
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- manchestereveningnews.co.uk12:05
The woman is in a 'serious condition' in hospital, police have said
Mon, 12 October 2026
2 reports- express.co.uk09:44
Drivers have been warned they face huge rush hour delays.
- manchestereveningnews.co.uk21:26
The HGV collided with the bridge and has become stuck
Fri, 16 October 2026
3 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)03:00
- liverpoolecho.co.uk15:34
Great Howard Street has been closed for emergency repairs following a major cable fault
- walesonline.co.uk15:57
The collision is causing traffic to build near Swansea
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)04:55
- mirror.co.uk10:26
The M6 remains closed for police investigations after a crash and vehicle fire as long queues are building on the motorway, which has shut the busy route overnight and into Monday morning
- walesonline.co.uk20:22
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