March 22, 2022 5.00 pm This story is over 24 months old

A17 roundabouts: Woman arrested on drink driving suspicion after serious crash

Three vehicles collided

UPDATE: The roundabouts have now been reopened and a woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle whilst over the legal alcohol limit, and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.


Two roundabouts have been closed after a serious three-vehicle crash on the A17, Main Road at Hoffleet Stow, on Tuesday morning.

Bicker Bar roundabout was closed just before 10am with Sutterton roundabout being shut around 30 minutes later to allow emergency services to deal with the incident. The road was then re-opened at 3.10pm.

The collision involved a grey Ford Focus, a white Vauxhall Astra and black Volkswagen. The driver of the Ford Focus sustained serious injuries, police said.

Lincolnshire Police are advising people that there will be delays and to avoid the area if possible.

It is affecting traffic between Sutterton and Swineshead, according to AA Traffic.