Dronfield bypass: Porsche crash causes major delays as A61 bypass shut
There are major delays on the A61 Dronfield Bypass after a crash
Drivers face major disruption this afternoon after a crash on the A61 Dronfield Bypass forced the northbound carriageway to close.
The road is shut northbound from the island with Brimington Road, while one lane of the southbound carriageway has also been closed following the collision.
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “The A61 Dronfield Bypass is closed northbound from the island with Brimington Road - there is also one lane of the southbound carriageway closed.
The closure comes after a Porsche crashed into the central reservation.
A woman driving the car suffered injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
The spokesperson added: “The woman driving the car suffered injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
“The road will be closed for some time and drivers are urged to avoid the area and take alternative routes.”