A50 fully reopened after three-car smash

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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
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A STRETCH of the A50 that was closed following a crash involving three cars has fully reopened.

The accident happened at around 8.40am on the westbound carriageway near the A514 (Swadlincote) turn-off.

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Police closed the entire carriageway and later one lane was reopened.

All lanes were reopened by 11am.   

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One woman was taken to hospital following the crash.

 

It was the second serious accident to hit the A50 this morning. Earlier, a lorry overturned near Uttoxeter, also on the westbound carriageway. 

Both incidents caused long tailbacks.

  

*Did you take pictures or video of either of these incidents? If so, contact newsdesk on newsdesk@derbytelegraph.co.uk

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  • Profile image for Wafty

    by Wafty

    Tuesday, January 15 2013, 2:19PM

    “now that was sneaky telegraph - you've changed the title but left my comment (which now makes no sense...)”

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    by Wafty

    Tuesday, January 15 2013, 10:59AM

    “hope those involved are o.k., but was it really mayhem? two accidents approximately 20 miles apart doesn't sound like most peoples description of mayhem.....”

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