Woodhead Pass closed both directions after multi-vehicle crash on major Sheffield to Manchester route
One of the main Pennine routes between Sheffield and Manchester was closed last night due to a crash involving several vehicles.
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Derbyshire Police were sent to the scene on the Woodhead Pass, and the road was blocked in both directions.
National Highways Yorkshire said in a statement issued just after 4.30pm: “The A628 near Woodhead is blocked in both directions following a multi-vehicle collision.
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Hide Ad“Derbyshire Police are at the scene and directing traffic accordingly, with recovery agents en-route. If this incident affects your journey please allow extra time or seek an alternative route.”
At around 5.30pm they added: “Traffic has now been released and all lanes are now open on the #A628 near #Woodhead following the earlier collision. There are no reported delays on approach. Thank you for your patience.”