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🕐 Last verified 12 Mar, 20:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA52
DirectionEastbound
RegionEast Midlands
CountyNottinghamshire
Category (NH)Overturned Vehicle
ReportedThu 12 Mar, 15:54
Cleared20:05
Lasted4h 10m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-23951716

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A52 eastbound between A46 and A1 | Eastbound | Overturned Vehicle

Location : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A46 and the A1 . Reason : Clearing the scene of an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 12 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 12 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident involving an overturned vehicle.

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Is the A52 closed?

Not because of this overturned vehicle. It cleared at 20:05 UK time on Thu 12 Mar. See the A52 right now.

What happened on the A52 on 12 Mar 2026?

Overturned vehicle on the A52 eastbound in Nottinghamshire, reported at 15:54 UK time on Thu 12 Mar. Cleared at 20:05.

How long did it last?

4h 10m, from 15:54 UK time on Thu 12 Mar.

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