Emergency services have warned motorists to stay away from Burton Road, near Derby, after a collision involving three cars.
The crash happened close to the junction for Manor Road, Warwick Avenue and Burton Road at around 6.15am.
The Derby Telegraph has reported that Manor Road has been closed in both directions from Burton Road to Uttoxeter New Road while emergency services deal with the incident.
Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service are all at the scene, where at least one person is thought to be injured.
A spokesman from the fire service said that the road is likely to be closed for a 'considerable time' while a person is rescued from a vehicle.
Traffic is building in the area and commuters have been advised to find alternative routes.
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Injuries are not thought to be life threatening
The injuries of three people who were hospitalised following a three-vehicle crash in Littleover are not thought to be life threatening.
Derbyshire police has re-appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.
A spokesman said: “Roads have now re-opened following a collision in Littleover this morning.
“We were called to Warwick Avenue, at the Manor Road junction, at around 6.15am to reports of a crash involving three cars.
“The cars have been recovered and the roads have now re-opened.
“Two people were injured and have been taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
“Witnesses or anyone with information should call us on 101 quoting incident 99 of November 23.”
All roads reopen
All roads have now been reopened in the area following a serious crash this morning.
Traffic monitoring service Inrix says congestion is easing and traffic is returning to normal.
Bus services delayed
Trent Barton has apologised to customers affected by delays caused by the Manor Road crash.
Three people hospitalised
Three people have been taken to hospital, East Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed.
A spokeswoman said: “We received a call at 6.16am on November 23 to a road traffic collision in Manor Road, Derby.
“We sent three paramedics in ambulance cars and three crewed ambulances to the scene. Two patients were taken to Queen’s Medical Centre and one patient was taken to Royal Derby Hospital.”
One lane has reopened
One lane on Burton Road has been reopened in the direction of Warwick Avenue.
Our reporter at the scene says the clean-up operation is underway and the burnt out car is on the other side of Burton Road.
She says traffic is slow in both directions along Burton Road from Derby.
Manor Road is still shut.
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Traffic is slow in the area
Congestion is building in the area following a three-vehicle smash.
The incident took place at the crossroads of Manor Road, Warwick Avenue and Burton Road and traffic is affected on all approaches.
The A5250 Rykneld Road to A5250 Pastures Hill/Callow Hill Way is also slow, according to traffic information website Inrix.
The road remains closed
The road remains closed and is expected to be shut for some time.
Emergency services are working to clear the vehicles from the carriageway and Highways England have been called to clear oil from the road.
Two people have been hospitalised
At least two people have been taken to hospital following the crash, Derbyshire police said.
The extent of their injuries are not yet known but one woman had to be cut free from her vehicle.
One car landed on its roof following the collision and caught fire, according to our reporter at the scene.
Highways England have been called to clear oil from the carriageway.
We’ll bring you the latest updates as we get them.
One woman freed from car
One woman has been freed from her vehicle following the crash.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said it had made all vehicles safe.
One car lands on its roof
One car has landed on its roof following the crash in Manor Road, Derby.
Our reporter at the scene, Wendy Roberts, said the vehicle looks burnt out and there is a strong smell of smoke.
She said at least seven police cars are at the scene and there are long tailbacks on Warwick Avenue.
One passer-by said the crash looked “awful”.
Derbyshire police say someone has been injured
Derbyshire police have confirmed that at least one person has been injured in the crash.
A spokesman said: “We’re at the scene of a collision involving several cars in Littleover this morning.
“We were called to Warwick Avenue at around 6.15am to reports of a crash involving several cars.
“We’re at the scene trying to help the injured and move the vehicles but there will be traffic delays while this work is carried out.
“Please find another route if you can.
“Witnesses or anyone with information should call us on 101 quoting incident 99 of November 23.”
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Here's the latest traffic
Traffic is coping well in the area at the moment but it is expected to get worse as rush hour comes into full swing.
One person trapped in vehicle
One person has been left trapped in their vehicle following the crash, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
The collision involved three vehicles on both sides of the carriageway.
Emergency crews are working to free the trapped casualty and the road is expected to remain shut for a “considerable time”, a fire spokeswoman said.
This is where the crash took place
