The road has now reopened.
Leicestershire Police received a report of a single-vehicle collision on the A6 involving a motorcycle just after 12 pm today (17/07).
A pillion passenger was taken to hospital and her injuries are believed to be life-changing.
Leicestershire Police, said: "The rider has been arrested on suspicion of driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with concentration of specified controlled drug above specified limit."
Fosse 107 will update this article when there is more information.
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