Traffic chaos as important Sheffield to M1 route, via Chesterfield, closed after early hours crash

Motorists are facing traffic chaos today after a popular route between Sheffield and the M1 was closed after an early hours crash.

Derbyshire Constabulary, the AA and Derbyshire County Council have reported a crash which has happened on the A617, between Chesterfield and junction 29 of the M1, a route widely used by motorists travelling to and from Sheffield.

Derbyshire Constabulary said in a statement just before 3am: “The A617 eastbound is currently closed between Hornsbridge and Temple Normanton after a collision.”

The AA’s latest update added: “Road closed due to accident, two vehicles involved on A617 Westbound from B6425 Hassocky Lane to B6039 Hasland Road. Note change of direction. Sensors indicate eastbound has reopened and westbound remains closed.”

Police have been approached for an update.

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