Fallen tree causes traffic disruption on A52 near Sleaford

Local farmers assisted police officers in the Sleaford area with the clear up this afternoon after a fallen tree partially blocked the road.
Farmers help police clear a fallen tree today (Wednesday) on the A52 at Bridge End, near Horbling. EMN-170628-174850001Farmers help police clear a fallen tree today (Wednesday) on the A52 at Bridge End, near Horbling. EMN-170628-174850001
Farmers help police clear a fallen tree today (Wednesday) on the A52 at Bridge End, near Horbling. EMN-170628-174850001

No-one was reported injured after the tree fell across the eastbound carriageway causing traffic disruption this afternoon on the A52 at Bridge End, near Horbling.

PCSO Graeme Parrott from Bourne and Billingborough Neighbourhood Policing Team was on the scene and tweeted: “A BIG thank you to the farming community for their help today assisting to clear a fallen tree from the A52 Bridge End #teamwork.”

The tree was removed by 1.10pm and the road re-opened.

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