Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after A46 collision

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after two vehicles collided on the A46 near Melton this morning (Tuesday).
The road was closed by police EMN-190219-094047001The road was closed by police EMN-190219-094047001
The road was closed by police EMN-190219-094047001

The road was closed in both directions for more than hours following the incident, which happened near Colston Bassett at 5.30am.

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: “Two vehicles were involved, a van towing a trailer was in collision with a lorry.

“A man suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre, at Nottingham, for treatment.

“The road was reopened to traffic at 7.50am.”