Collision Blocks Key Road in Cotswolds: Traffic Disrupted

A significant traffic disruption occurred this afternoon when a collision partially blocked the A417 at London Road in the village of Ampney Crucis. As a result of the accident, vehicles are queuing in both directions near Waterton Lane.

According to traffic monitoring service Inrix, the incident was reported at 14:43 local time on October 28, 2023. The service noted that the accident has caused notable delays, affecting the flow of traffic in the area.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and seek alternative routes while recovery efforts are underway. Local authorities have been dispatched to manage the situation and clear the roadway as quickly as possible.

Traffic updates will continue to be provided as more information becomes available. Those who have information or images of the incident are encouraged to share them, provided it is safe to do so, by contacting [email protected].

Further developments will be posted in the live blog below.