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

A second serious collision has happened in the Sleaford area this morning (Thursday), accoridng to Lincolnshire Police.
A17 closed at East Heckington by serious collision.A17 closed at East Heckington by serious collision.
A17 closed at East Heckington by serious collision.

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.

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

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

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."