Multiple Serious Road Crashes Close Major Routes Across UK

Several major roads across the UK have been closed due to serious collisions, causing significant traffic disruptions. In Derbyshire near East Midlands Airport, the B6540 Tamworth Road is closed following a serious head-on collision, with bus services being diverted and some stops missed. Southampton's Above Bar Street is shut in both directions after a crash, with police cordons restricting access and drivers advised to seek alternative routes. In Paddington, the A4209 Sussex Gardens remains closed following a crash the previous night, with ongoing investigations at the scene. Meanwhile, Castle Road near Old Sarum in Salisbury was closed for several hours on June 28 due to a collision involving a motorcyclist, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the road reopened after emergency services cleared the scene. Authorities continue to urge drivers to avoid these areas and use alternate routes where possible.