Major A road closed in both directions after ‘police incident’ sparking commuter chaos for thousands of drivers
THE A52 is closed in both directions after a "police incident", sparking commuter chaos for thousands of drivers.
The stretch of road, on the outskirts of Derby between M1 junction 25 and Rayneswayon, was shut by cops at around 6am this morning.
The eastbound slip entry slip road from the A5111 is also closed.
Officers from Derbyshire Police landed at the scene at around 6am, following concerns for a man on the bridge at Spondon.
In an appeal, posted to the force's Facebook page, a spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for the public’s help to identify a man following an incident on the A52 in Derby earlier this morning.
"We received a report of concern for a man on a bridge on the A52 in Spondon just after 6:10am.
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"The man, who is described as white, is believed to be aged between 40 and 50, and we are urgently seeking help to identify him.
"He was wearing a green over shirt, a blue shirt, blue t-shirt with a fish on it, grey J by Jasper Conran Jeans, grey On Cloud trainers, and grey Ow-Zat socks.
"The man was also carrying a Jaguar car key."
Commuters are facing stands-still traffic towards Nottingham as a result - as well as in the surrounding areas of Spondon and Borrowash.
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Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes if they can.
The road was briefly reopened at around 8am this morning.
However, it has since closed again as cops "carry out investigation work".
An update posted by Inrix read: "A52 Brian Clough Way Eastbound closed, slow traffic due to police incident from A6005 Raynesway to Stoney Lane."
A spokesman for National Highways added: "The A52 in Derbyshire is closed in both directions between the M1 and the A5111 Raynesway due to a police led incident."
"More information to follow, thank you for your patience."
Anyone who recognises the description of the man, or has any other information, is urged to get in touch with Derbyshire Constabulary, quoting reference 122 of March 5.
