Broken down car on A1 at Long Bennington near Grantham is third delay to hit the road in under 24 hours

A third delay has hit the A1 in under 24 hours.

A broken down car on the A1 at Long Bennington is causing delays.

Lincolnshire Police hope the road will be cleared in an hour while recovery is underway.

The A1 has suffered delays in the last 24 hours following three incidents. Photo: RSM Photography

The road was shut for several hours last night (Tuesday, February 20) after a serious accident at Colsterworth at around 7pm.

It was also shut earlier this morning between Grantham and Little Ponton following a concern for safety.

The road has since reopened.