UPDATE: Images from scene of second serious collision of the day in Sleaford area involving lorry load of pigs and a car

By Andy Hubbert

Published 16th Apr 2020, 12:42 GMT

Updated 16th Apr 2020, 15:02 GMT

A second serious collision has happened in the Sleaford area this morning (Thursday), accoridng to Lincolnshire Police.

A lorry and a car are said to have been involved in the crash on the A17 at East Heckington and emergency services have been on the scene.

A17 closed at East Heckington by serious collision. — A17 closed at East Heckington by serious collision. | jpimedia

placeholder image — A17 closed at East Heckington by serious collision. | jpimedia

The crash is reported to have occurred near to the Jet garage, reported just before 10.15am this morning.

A grey Ford Kuga was in collision with a blue HGV transporting pigs.

Emergency services still working around the crash site on the A17 at East Heckington. — Emergency services still working around the crash site on the A17 at East Heckington. | jpimedia

placeholder image — Emergency services still working around the crash site on the A17 at East Heckington. | jpimedia

Arrangements are said to be in hand to transfer the animals to another vehicle.

The road was to remain closed for three to four hours while investigations take place.

a police spokesman said: "We appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact us on 101, quoting incident 95 of today."