Major road reopens after three-vehicle crash

Olimpia Zagnat - BBC News, East Midlands

27 January 2025 at 9:26 am

A major road in Leicestershire has reopened after a crash involving three vehicles.

The fire service said two crews were sent to reports of a collision on the A42 at about 11:40 GMT.

It said five people were checked for injuries by paramedics, with one person receiving first aid.

The road was closed both ways between junctions 12 and 11 but has since reopened.

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