13 Jun 2023 | 07:19 AM UTC
UK: Police announce additional road closures across Nottingham due to unspecified incident the morning of June 13 /update 1
Police announce additional road closures across Nottingham, UK, due to unspecified incident the morning of June 13. Exercise caution.
Event
Police have announced additional road closures across Nottingham as of the morning of June 13. Initial reports indicate officers were responding to an unspecified incident in the city center just before 06:00, with Milton Street between Shakespeare and Upper Parliament streets and Upper Parliament Street at Market Street closed to traffic. Updated reports indicate that police have also closed Magdala Road, Maples Street, Ilkeston Road, and Woodborough Road between Magdala Road and the city.
Transport disruptions affecting bus and tram services are ongoing due to the road closures. Nottingham Tram has announced the suspension of all services in the city; EMR trains between Hucknall and Beeston and Nottingham stations and NCT buses are accepting tram passes and tickets. Diversions of affected bus routes are also in effect. Police have yet to confirm the nature of the incident. Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours. Additional road closures are possible to facilitate police operations and investigations.
Nottingham is around 22 km (14 miles) east-northeast of Derby.
Advice
Exercise caution if operating in the affected area. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location and allow additional time to reach destinations. Heed instructions of authorities.
