Traffic jams and avoid the area warning after crash on major Sheffield route

A crash has closed a major route between Sheffield and Manchester again this evening.

Derbyshire Police have warned people to avoid the area after an incident on the A57 Snake Pass.

Officers said in a statement this evening: “The A57 is currently closed between the junction with A6013 and Glossop due to a collision

“Please avoid the area and find an alternative route. “

The AA is also describing the incident, and warning of traffic jams.

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They said the road was closed and there was queueing traffic due to the collision, both ways, from the A6013 (Ladybower Reservoir) to Derwent Valley dams turn off.

The road was closed for a portion of Friday because of a wild fire nearby.

Derbyshire Constabulary has been approached for more information.

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