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🕐 Last verified 25 Feb, 16:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA5
DirectionNorthbound
RegionEast Midlands
CountyNorthamptonshire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedWed 25 Feb, 08:53
Cleared16:05
Lasted7h 11m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-12234968

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A5 northbound between A43 and A45 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The A5 northbound between the A43 and the junction with the A45 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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4 incidents and roadworks logged on the A5 in the last 30 days, 1 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

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Is the A5 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 16:05 UK time on Wed 25 Feb. See the A5 right now.

What happened on the A5 on 25 Feb 2026?

Crash on the A5 northbound in Northamptonshire, reported at 08:53 UK time on Wed 25 Feb. Cleared at 16:05.

How long did it last?

7h 11m, from 08:53 UK time on Wed 25 Feb.

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