A14 reported crash J5 eastbound

Reported crash on the A14 eastbound at J5 on Thursday 24 September 2026, from 12:17. Cleared at 13:05 after 48 min. Timeline of reports from the motorway signs.

Status

Cleared 13:05 on 24 Sept 2026, after 48 min

Location

A14 eastbound · J5

Reported as

Collision

Sources

Motorway signs

Timeline

1. Thu 12:17 Motorway signs: “REPORT OF COLLISION”
2. Thu 13:05 Motorway signs no longer show “REPORT OF COLLISION”
3. Thu 13:05 All clear: no source reports it any more

Source reports

• Overhead signs read “REPORT OF COLLISION” (1 sign; furthest along: A14 eastbound between J5 (Rothwell Lodge Services) and J6).

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Live traffic and past incidents at A14 J5.

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