Major road reopens after three-vehicle crash

The wreckage of three vehicles on the road after a crashImage source, LFRS
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Three vehicles involved in a crash on the A42 have since been recovered and the road cleared

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Photos have shown the aftermath of a three-vehicle crash on a major Leicestershire road.

The fire service said two crews were sent to reports of a collision on the A42 at about 11:40 GMT.

It said five people were checked for injuries by paramedics, with one person receiving first aid.

The road was closed both ways between junctions 12 and 11 but has since reopened.

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