Traffic delays across Leicestershire after M1 crash

May 31, 2015, 11:15 pm

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An 18-year-old male driver was taken to hospital after a crash on the M1 this morning.The incident, which happened on the southbound carriageway and involved one vehicle, caused traffic chaos and hold-ups around the city and county for more than six hours.The teenager, who was the only person in the car, had to be rescued from the vehicle by firefighters.He was taken to Queen's Medical Centre, in Nottingham, for treatment to injuries described by police as minor. He was due to be released from...

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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Wycombe Road, Leicester

June 1, 2015, 12:20 am

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A motorcyclist has died after his bike collided with a bollard and a parked van in Leicester.The man was pronounced dead in hospital after his machine hit a metal bollard in Wycombe Road, Humberstone, at about 5.34pm yesterday.The motorcyclist, who was riding a silver and black Aprilia bike, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary where he later died.A local resident, who did not want to be named, told how he heard a loud noise as he was sitting at home watching...

Person cut from wreckage of car after it collided with bus in...

June 1, 2015, 9:00 am

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A person was taken to hospital today after being cut from the wreckage of car following a collision with a bus in Leicester.Firefighters cut the injured person free after being called out at 12.41pm to the incident on Hungarton Boulevard - a section of the A563 outer ring road in Humberstone.Two fire crews from Eastern station cut the roof of the car to release the casualty.One lane of the road was closed for a while to allow the firefighters to release the injured person and for the car to be...

Woman trapped in car after smash on Asquith Boulevard in West...

June 1, 2015, 11:36 pm

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A woman and two children were hurt in a crash on Asquith Boulevard in West Knighton last night.Two vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened at 9.40pm on Monday night near to the road's junction with Welford Road.Firefighters from Leicester's Southern Fire and Rescue Station used cutting equipment to free the woman and she was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary. The two children in her car and the driver of the other car were all treated for minor injuries.Police said the woman's...

Debris warning for motorists as strong winds continue

June 1, 2015, 11:41 pm

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Motorists are being warned to take care this morning as high winds continue to batter the county.A yellow warning for severe winds has been issued by the Met Office for Leicestershire today with winds gusting up to 50mph throughout the morning and afternoon.The winds should die down towards the evening.The emergency services were notified of several fallen trees blocking roads last night but Leicester Area Traffic Control said there had been no reports of issues so far today.Looking for a new...

Two-car crash in Narborough Road

June 2, 2015, 11:46 am

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Two cars were involved in a crash in Narborough Road this evening.Firefighters, the ambulance service, and police were called to the scene, between Hinckley Road and Upperton Road, at about 5pm. No-one was trapped in the vehicles, or injured. The road was cleared shortly after 5.30pm.

Hundreds of recovered stolen power tools to go on view at police...

June 3, 2015, 7:27 am

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Hundreds of thousands of pounds' worth of power tools stolen since January will be on display for their rightful owners to claim them at the weekend.A police operation headed by Detective Inspector Johnny Monks over the last May bank holiday weekend saw nine vehicles seized, five addresses raided, and hundreds of power tools recovered.The haul includes lawnmowers, chain saws, drills and angle grinders.The thefts have left many workmen who rely on their tools struggling to make a living.The...

Man seriously injured in crash on A6 in Market Harborough

June 7, 2015, 1:44 am

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A man suffered serious injuries when his car was involved in a collision on the A6 in Market Harborough yesterday.The road, near the Macdonalds roundabout, was closed for several hours while investigation work was carried out into the single-vehicle crash involving a blue Audi A4 convertible.A man was taken to Coventry and Walsgrave Hospital where, police say he suffered life-changing, but not life-threatening injuries.The road was re-opened at 8.30pm, around six hours after the...

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Fire crew tackles blazing car in Thurmaston

June 7, 2015, 2:40 am

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Firefighters were called to a burning car in a garage in Thurmaston yesterday.A crew from Birstall went to Smith Avenue shortly after 4pm to find the car well alight.Firefighters wearing breathing equipment tackled the blaze. The car suffered fire and smoke damage in the blaze, which Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say was started accidentally.

Fire crew called to blazing summer house near Melton

June 7, 2015, 2:48 am

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Firefighters were called to tackle a blazing summer house near Melton yesterday.A crew from Melton went to Main Road, Wycomb, shortly after 6.30pm where the 15m x 5m structure was alight.The crew had to hose down gas cylinders and surrounding trees and foliage in the incident.The summer house and a neighbouring shed were destroyed in the fire which was started accidentally by ash from a log burner.

Two men arrested over serious sexual assault in city centre

June 7, 2015, 8:51 am

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Officers investigating a report of a sexual assault in the city centre have arrested two men.The men, aged 43 and 50, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and serious sexual assault.The incident is alleged to have taken place around 10pm on Friday at a premises in King Street.Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.The victim remains in a stable condition at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre where she was taken for treatment to her injuries.

Car destroyed by fire in Bagworth

June 7, 2015, 11:31 pm

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A car was destroyed after it burst into flames.Firefighters were called out at 1.30am today to the blazing vehicle in Jackson Road, Bagworth.A fire crew from Coalville station put out the fire.The cause of the fire was accidental.Looking for a new job? Visit our Jobs Channel to see all the latest vacancies

Person trapped in vehicle after two-car crash in London Road,...

June 8, 2015, 1:51 pm

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Firefighters freed a person who was trapped in a vehicle following a two-car crash in London Road, Coalville, this evening.They were called to the scene after the collision, which happened about 8.10pm.Paramedics and the air ambulance were also in attendance.A fire service spokesman said one person was freed from their vehicle and there were two other injured people, classed as "walking wounded".No further injury details have been released.

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June 9, 2015, 1:30 am

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Firefighters were called to cut a person free from the wreckage of car after a two-vehicle crash in Leicester today.The fire crews were using cutting equipment to remove the roof of a car after the crash at the junction of Purley Road and Catherine Street.Two fire crews from Eastern station were called to the incident at 8.09am today.Police closed off Catherine Street between Purley Road and Canon Street.An ambulance was at the scene.Looking for a new job? Visit our Jobs Channel to see all the...

Electrical fault in fridge-freezer causes blaze at house in...

June 9, 2015, 1:44 am

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The kitchen of a house was badly damaged today after an electrical fault in a fridge-freezer caused a fire.Firefighters were called to the terraced house in Ruby Street, Newfoundpool, Leicester, at 6.43am.Two fire crews from Western station used breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.The fire caused 70 percent fire and smoke damage to the kitchen.The blaze, which had spread to the first floor, caused 15 percent smoke damage to the bathroom.No-one was hurt in the incident.The house was empty at...

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June 9, 2015, 2:19 am

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A man was taken to hospital today after being cut free from the wreckage of his car following a crash in Leicester.Firefighters were called to the two-car accident on Catherine Street near the junction with Purley Road in Belgrave at 8.09am.Two fire crews from Eastern station used cutting equipment to remove the roof of a blue VW car.Ambulance staff gave the casualty pain relief and chatted to him as firefighters worked to remove the roof.Karl Anderson, red watch manager at Eastern fire station,...

Leicester man killed on M40 in Warwickshire named

June 9, 2015, 12:25 pm

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A 25-year-old driver from Leicester has died in a four-vehicle smash on the M40 in Warwickshire.The incident involved a van that Aaron Stretton and a female passenger were travelling in, which was involved in a collision with three lorries.The crash happed on Friday morning between junctions 11 and 12 of the motorway and Mr Stretton was pronounced dead at the scene.Police in Warwickshire named Mr Stretton today having informed all his family members.According to a report in the Stratford Herald,...

Discarded cigarette sparks flat fire

June 10, 2015, 2:27 am

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A discarded cigarette caused a fire at a flat on a city estate.Firefighters were called to Bridlespur Way, in Mowmacre Hill, Leicester, at 11.45pm yesterday.Three crews from Western fire station attended the incident, where all occupants were accounted for on their arrival.A fire service spokesman said the blaze was started by a carelessly discarded cigarette.He said: "It set fire to some rubbish on the veranda."The fire was quickly extinguished and no-one was hurt in the...

Shed destroyed in garden fire

June 10, 2015, 3:00 am

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A shed was destroyed when a garden fire was lit too close to the wooden structure.Firefighters were called to a house in Kirkland Road, Braunstone Town, shortly before 5.40pm yesterday.A spokesman for the fire service said the blaze had already taken hold by the time crews arrived.He said: "The shed and adjoining fence were destroyed in the fire, which we believe was started accidentally when flames spread from an open fire."No-one was injured in the incident."A stop message was...

Firefighters tackle lorry trailer blaze in Mountsorrel

June 10, 2015, 9:57 am

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Firefighters have been called out to put out a blazing lorry trailer.A fire crew was alerted at 5.20pm to the trailer on fire in a garage off Loughborough Road in Mountsorrel.One crew from Birstall was tackling the blaze.