March 6, 2019 1.49 pm This story is over 68 months old

Road closed in both directions after A17 lorry crash

A person is reportedly trapped in a lorry

Update: Read the latest about the crash here.


The A17 at East Heckington is closed in both directions after two lorries collided this afternoon.

One person is reportedly trapped in a lorry after the crash which was reported to police at 12.56pm on Wednesday, March 6.

Police said the road is going to be “closed for some time”.

The crash happened on the A17 East Heckington. Photo: Google Maps

According to AA Traffic roads between Swineshead and Sleaford are affected.

Fire crews from Donington, Sleaford, Grantham and Boston are currently at the scene.

One person said on social media that a lorry went into the back of another and ended up in a dyke saying the driver was “badly hurt”.

At the time of writing there is no official information about the extent of any injuries.