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🕐 Last verified 28 Sep, 17:57

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadA66
DirectionEastbound
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedMon 28 Sep, 14:13
Cleared17:57
Lasted3h 44m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-26224211
Views124

Times are UK time.

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A66 - Incident

The A66 eastbound between junctions with the M6 and A685

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Is the A66 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 17:57 UK time on Mon 28 Sep. See the A66 right now.

What happened on the A66 on 28 Sep 2026?

Crash on the A66 eastbound, reported at 14:13 UK time on Mon 28 Sep. Cleared at 17:57.

How long did it last?

3h 44m, from 14:13 UK time on Mon 28 Sep.

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