City ring road reopens after crash
Police said officers were called to St Georges Way at 20:46 GMT on Thursday
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Part of Leicester's ring road has reopened following a crash.
Leicestershire Police said officers were called to St Georges Way at 20:46 GMT on Thursday following a report of a single-vehicle collision close to London Road and St Matthews Way.
Traffic was diverted on Charles Street, and monitoring service Inrix reported very heavy congestion throughout the rush hour on Friday.
A passenger in the vehicle has been taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition, the force added.
Two other passengers and the driver sustained minor injuries.
At 10:35, police said the road had reopened but one lane remained closed due to temporary traffic lights.
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