September 5, 2017 3.40 pm This story is over 91 months old

A17 closed in both directions as air ambulance called to crash

Police have confirmed that there are injuries.

The A17 has been closed in both directions and an air ambulance called after a crash this afternoon.

Emergency services were dispatched to the two-vehicle crash east of Sleaford near the village of Kirkby la Thorpe at around 2.45pm on Tuesday, September 5.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police confirmed that there were injuries.

However, the severity is not yet known.

Motorists should avoid the area and follow diversions.