A LANE of a major dual carriageway was closed after a three car collision this morning.

Part of the A339, Ringway North, heading eastbound was shut after a car collided with a road sign causing a second vehicle to swerve into a ditch near the Ringway East junction.

Police were called to the scene at 8.19am where two cars were blocking the inside carriageway, with the third vehicle was on the leafy verge facing the direction of the traffic.

Ambulance and fire services were also called to the incident but it is believed no serious injuries have been sustained.