Two hospitalised in multi-vehicle crash on the A46

The incident happened around 4.35pm on Wednesday (8/7), involving four vehicles

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 9th Jul 2026

Emergency services responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound carriageway of the A46 between the A429 at Leek Wootton and the A452.

The incident happened around 4.35pm on Wednesday (8/7), involving four vehicles.

A man with neck injuries and a woman with leg and chest injuries were transported to hospital.

Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The road was reopened two hours after the incident.

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