A1 southbound closed in Cambridgeshire after crash

The A1 southbound in Cambridgeshire has been closed from Junction 17 at Peterborough to Junction 16 at Yaxley due to a crash.

Emergency services, including Cambridgeshire Police, are on the scene, and delays are expected for motorists in the surrounding area.

Road users are advised to divert from the A1 Southbound by following the solid triangle symbol on road signs.

The diversion route takes drivers from the A1 southbound exit slip road onto the A1139, following the signs for Peterborough, Wisbech (A47), and Orton Centre.

Motorists are encouraged to plan their journeys ahead.

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