The A46 in Leicestershire is closed.
The A46 Leicester Western Bypass remains closed in both directions between the A50 Groby Road and Markfield Road roundabout and M1 Junction 21a following an incident.
Emergency services remain at the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
More details will follow as they are confirmed.
Ambulance service declares critical incident
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Body recovered from Leicestershire lake
Specialist police dive teams searching for a teenage boy following reports he entered a lake in Syston yesterday afternoon (Thursday 25 June) have recovered a person from the water.
Lake search for missing boy
Emergency services are currently carrying out searches in Syston to locate a teenage boy who was reported to have entered a lake.
Leicestershire Recycling and Household Waste Sites to Close Early Due to Hot Weather
Due to the exceptionally hot weather currently affecting the region, Leicestershire recycling and household waste sites will close earlier than usual at 4pm today, Thursday, and Friday.
Two men charged in connection with Fire Arms incidents
Two men charged in connection with Firearms Incidents
Appeal for witnesses after fire at Loughborough Town Hall
Appeal for witnesses after a fire at Loughborough Town Hall
£26m for new ambulances & crews in East Midlands
Millions of pounds is being invested in the ambulance service in the East Midlands to increase the number of vehicles and crews responding to emergencies.
Firefighters at large wildfire in Long Whatton
Multiple crews have attended a large fire in a field on Kegworth Lane outside Long Whatton.
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