The main A512 road near Thringstone has been closed off this morning (Tuesday) following an accident at the junction with the A42.

Leicestershire Police are advising drivers to seek an alternative route.

A Leicestershire spokeswoman said: "We were called to Flagstaff Island in Ashby just after 8.40am this morning (Tuesday 25 May) after a two vehicle collision.

"The ambulance service also attended. There were minor injuries."

This is the main road from Ashby to Loughborough and the closure comes at one of the busiest times of the day.

A social media post from Leicestershire Police reads: "There are road closures in place along the A512 at Thringstone at the Junction of Lily bank by the George and Dragon.

"Please follow an alternative route , thank you."