Motorists warned to avoid part of the A52 near Swaton following serious colision

Motorists are being warned to avoid part of the A52 which has been closed following a serious collision.

The road is expected to be closed ‘for some time’.

Part of the road, and also a section of the B1394 at Swaton - between Threeklingham and Donington - have been shut.

Eyewitnesses say long queues are forming but many vehicles are turning around and finding alternative routes.

“We have closed the A52 and the B1394 at Swaton following a serious collision,” a Lincolnshire Police statement read.

“We expect the road to be closed for some time and ask people to avoid the area while emergency services are on scene.”