Derbyshire Police have suggested travellers to take different routes
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Emergency companies have closed the Snake Pass a results of a severe collision that took place on the street earlier this afternoon.
The stretch of the A57, which hyperlinks the cities of Manchester and Sheffield, was closed off by officers – blocking a key route by way of the Peak District.
Just after 1pm, Derbyshire Police launched a press release on their social media channels urging motorists to keep away from the street the place doable.
This was promptly adopted by the identical assertion being launched on Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, which described the incident as a “severe collision”.
As properly as this, an air ambulance has been deployed to the scene treating these affected on account of the incident.
The assertion learn: “The A57 Snake Pass is closed between Hurst Road in Glossop and the junction with Ladybower Reservoir following a severe collision.
“Please keep away from the realm and use various routes,” the message completed as companies continued to attend the continued incident.
Along the street, emergency companies blocked off each entrances to the Pass to cease new automobiles from being caught within the journey disruption.
Snake Pass is a well-liked route for folks seeking to journey simply between Sheffield and Manchester.
The street is infamous for street visitors accidents and frequently closes in winter resulting from treacherous situations created by poor climate.
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