Two main roads closed following crashes

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Image caption, The A6 is shut by a crash near Buxton
  • Author, Isaac Ashe
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

Two main roads near a Derbyshire town are shut due to separate crashes.

Both the A6 and the A53 near Buxton have been shut by Derbyshire Police.

The force has warned both incidents will require lengthy closures.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the areas.

The A6 closure is between Batham Gate and Dove Holes.

The incident on the A53 is just outside of Buxton heading towards Leek.

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