Multiple Major UK Roads Closed After Serious Crashes Causing Traffic Disruptions

Multiple serious road incidents have caused significant traffic disruptions across the UK. The A1 northbound between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire was closed after a serious collision, with traffic diverted and an expected reopening around mid-afternoon. In Nottinghamshire, an overturned lorry spilled logs on the A617 between Newark and Mansfield, leading to prolonged road closures and diversions. A multi-vehicle crash near Keswick resulted in the closure of the A66 in both directions until late evening. In Wales, a serious collision on the A470 southbound near Cardiff has blocked the road and caused heavy traffic, while a separate accident on the M4 eastbound near Cardiff has led to lane blockages and slow traffic. Authorities have urged drivers to avoid these areas and use alternative routes where possible.