A busy Leicester road was closed this afternoon following a collision. Narborough Road had been shut on the county-bound side due to a crash.

The closure between Imperial Avenue and Evesham Road was reported at 3:43pm today (Sunday, June 15), with traffic reported to be slow in the area. Drivers were advised to find alternative routes.

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Road closure lifted

Traffic in the area is now easing, with the road now open.

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Accident investigation work underway

Traffic monitoring service Inrix reports queuing traffic and accident‑investigation work on the A5460 Narborough Road southbound between Mountcastle Road and Haddenham Road.

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Traffic Update

A car has been involved in a collision with a lamppost. The road closure remains in place this evening.

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Delays in the area

There are delays in the area following the incident. Google Maps is showing congestion on surrounding routes as drivers navigate the closure.

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Narborough Road is closed on the county-bound side between Haddenham Road and Wolverton Street following a crash. Traffic is slow in the area.

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