UPDATE- A5 now back open

Police have reopened a section of the A5 at Burbage near to the M69 that was closed this morning.

The police have thanked drivers for their patience and traffic is now moving on the road.

The road was closed due to a vehicle collision which was reported at 7.14am. 

There was a minor injury but this was attended to by the ambulance service. 

*Traffic update* A5 near to Burbage - this incident has now been resolved and the traffic is now flowing again. Thank you for your patience whilst we dealt with this.

— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) November 1, 2021

Police are asking drivers to avoid the A5 near Jurys Inn Hotel and the M69 island due to an ongoing incident.