Delays on A1 near Stamford, Lincolnshire

Drivers are facing long delays on the A1 near Stamford.

A broken down vehicle on the A1 northbound near the Empingham turn off is causing queues on the road this afternoon (Thursday, July 25).

A section of the carriageway has been closed and there is a six-mile tailback with traffic queuing past Wothorpe.

Drivers are travelling at an average speed of 10mph.