A17 reopens after car transporter runs off road near Heckington

Lincolnshire Police had reported at 12.30pm that the A17 had been closed in both directions following a collision near Heckington.

A spokesman stated via social media: “Emergency services are on scene.

“Diversions are being put in place, please avoid the area for the next few hours.”

They later explained that a car transporter had run off the road and needed to be recovered from the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

This caused a serious build up of traffic and congestion as vehicles found alternative routes.

Then at 3pm the police updated the situation saying that the road had been cleared and reopened.