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Live updates after tragic death of woman in Chesterfield
People left in the dark as they wait to hear nature of ongoing incident that caused closures
Residents in Duckmanton have said how they are still waiting to hear ‘for definite’ about what has happened in the area.
‘Huge’ cordon in place around Duckmanton
There is a huge cordon in place around Duckmanton as officers remain in attendance.
We are still waiting for police to release more details about the incident.
Live from the scene
Police cars in attendance as large area shut off
Derbyshire Times reporter Michael Broomhead is at the scene in Duckmanton as police are still yet to release details of the incident that has caused major road closures.
Police release statement re: road closures
The force said: “We have currently closed a number of roads in the Duckmanton area due to an ongoing police incident.
“The roads affected include Staveley Road and Inkersall Road, in between A632 Chesterfield Road and Inkersall Green Road, Rectory Road and Tom Lane in Duckmanton.
“Please avoid the area and find alternative routes.
“Officers will remain in the area for some time.
“We will provide further information in due course.”
Drivers to avoid area while police remain on the scene
Officers have urged motorists to avoid the Duckmanton area and plan alternative routes.
Derbyshire Constabulary are yet to confirm the nature of the incident.
Police shut off a number of roads in Duckmanton following incident
They have currently closed Staveley Road, Inkersall Road, in between Chesterfield Road and Inkersall Green Road, Tom Lane and Rectory Road.
Police said the roads have been shut while officers deal with an ‘ongoing police incident’.