Crash closes A5 northbound in Milton Keynes

Rush-hour delays as traffic diverted from A421 junction
The A5 is expected to be closed northbound in Milton Keynes until around 9.30amThe A5 is expected to be closed northbound in Milton Keynes until around 9.30am
The A5 is expected to be closed northbound in Milton Keynes until around 9.30am

A crash involving a lorry has closed a stretch of the A5 northbound in Milton Keynes on Friday morning (February 28).

Highways England reported the accident between the A421 and A509 junctions at around 6.30am and said diversions are in place via Grafton Street, Standing Way, Watling Street and Portway.

Emergency services are on the scene and the closure is expected to be in place throughout the morning rush hour.