Derbyshire Police say drivers should avoid the area near Mickleover, adding that the impact on traffic is going to be substantial.
Traffic monitoring service Inrix says the road is closed both ways between Kingsway Island and the A516 Mickleover junction. It says traffic is backed up to Palm Court island for drivers travelling south, while for northbound drivers, the queues are back to Toyota island and the junction with the A50.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know:
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