THE A38 is closed northbound between the A516 junction and Kingsway Island because of a crash.
Two cars and a lorry were involved in the accident at 11.10am.
Congestion is backed up to the Littleover turn off.
One driver suffered serious head injuries and is now in hospital.
12:58 #A38 from Exeter to Bodmin between jct A390 Liskeard West & the A30, delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic. http://t.co/KDZcdL69rA
— Traffic Update (@traffic_update) June 26, 2014#A38 lanes closed and delays building approaching the A516 and the A5111 near Derby while Police attend an accident
— Highways Agency (@HAtraffic_emids) June 26, 2014A38 northbound between the Mickleover turn and the Royal Derby Hospital will be closed due to a road traffic collision, avoid the area.
— Derbyshire FRS (@DerbyshireFRS) June 26, 2014