THE A38 northbound between the A516 junction and Kingsway Island has now reopened following a crash.
Two cars and a lorry were involved in the accident at 11.10am.
Police said the road reopened at 2.25pm and traffic has now "resumed to a normal level".
Congestion was backed up to the Littleover turn off.
One driver suffered serious head injuries and is now in hospital.
