A1 shut between Stamford and Grantham after serious crash

A section of the A1 was shut tonight (Friday) after a serious collision.

Both carriageways are closed from the A607 at Grantham to Colsterworth — and are expected to remain shut until ‘at least the early hours’ according to police.

The circumstances of the incident are not yet known - but this comes on the day that safety concerns were raised with the A1 again following a string of collisions.

A police spokesman urged motorists to avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE: Police have said a driver has died in the crash and they are appealing for information to help identify him.

The A1 was reopened this morning (Saturday, May 4).