The incident happened on Main Road, Kirby Bellars, near Melton, and traffic in the area was heavily congested as a result. Police advised that drivers avoid the road and consider alternative routes.

Architects say the development, at Kirby Bellars, near Melton, would be one of the first of its kind in the UK. James Brindley, a consultant with HSSP Architects, said the 49 homes and visitor ...