Driver seriously injured in crash that closed A1 southbound near Colsterworth between Stamford and Grantham

A car driver was seriously injured in a crash with a lorry on the A1 yesterday (Wednesday).

The driver of the silver Peugeot car was cut from the vehicle and taken to hospital. Police said his injuries were 'serious' but not thought to be life threatening.

The 27-year-old driver of the lorry and his 27-year-old passenger were not injured. They have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and were taken into police custody.