Traffic 'clearing quickly' on A38 near Derby after vehicle is recovered

Traffic on the A38 into Derby is flowing normally again after a broken down vehicle was cleared from the carriageway.
By Andrew Topping
Published 9th Apr 2019, 13:33 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2019, 13:39 BST
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One lane was closed on the southbound carriageway after a car broken down, causing traffic disruption just past Coxbench.

However Highways England has revealed that the recovery is complete and that the vehicle has been moved - allowing congestion to "clear quickly".

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A spokesman said: "Update: The A38 is clear and clearing quickly."

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"A recovery vehicle has just arrived (11.25am), with recovery taking place now, and an update will be issued soon.

"Traffic disruption is visible and will continue until the vehicle is moved."

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