February 27, 2018 8.37 am This story is over 79 months old

A15 closed at Baston after serious lorry and car crash

One person has been seriously injured.

Update: Three people have sadly died following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A15 in Baston. Latest here –


A section of he A15 at Baston is expected to be closed for some time following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

At least one person has been seriously injured.

The collision happened at around 6.15am on Tuesday, February 27, near to the Waterside Garden Centre, involving a blue Renault Clio and a white Scania lorry.

Police said the road will be closed for a considerable amount of time.

A spokesperson said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area about this time and saw the collision or has any footage of the vehicles before the collision.

“Diversions are in place and drivers are advised to avoid the area this morning and take extra care on the roads and drive to the conditions.”

This story will be updated as soon as more information is available.

Drivers are facing icy conditions this morning, with police adding road are particularly hazardous in the south of the county.

Officers have dealt with a large number of other collisions so far this morning.