Serious crash leaves major Derbyshire A-road and M1 entry slip closed as air ambulance attends

The A50 in Derbyshire is closed with emergency services in attendance.

The A50 is currently closed between the junction with the A6 and the junction with the M1 (J24A) with all traffic held.

The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J24A is also closed to traffic.

This comes after emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to reports of a serious collision on the A50 involving a pedestrian earlier this morning (Wednesday, November 12).

The A50 is currently closed between the junction with the A6 and the junction with the M1 (J24A) with all traffic held. The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J24A is also closed to traffic.placeholder image
The A50 is currently closed between the junction with the A6 and the junction with the M1 (J24A) with all traffic held. The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J24A is also closed to traffic.

A spokesperson for National Highways East Midlands said: “Traffic is held on the A50 in both directions between the M1 (J24A) and the A6 for Derby.

“This is due to a serious collision involving a pedestrian. All emergency services are on scene including Air Ambulance.”

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