Hatchbacks crash at A5 junction causing motorists major delays

Two hatchbacks have crashed on a major road near Oswestry, causing severe delays for motorists.

The crash occurred on the A5 at Queen’s Head near Oswestry on Wednesday (August 26) shortly after 9.15am, according to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The A5 at Queen’s Head is currently “partially blocked” due to the incident, according to the AA.

There is also considerable congestion along the route as a result of the crash.

Alongside the fire service, it is understood that West Mercia Police and the West Midlands Ambulance Service have attended the incident.

A Shropshire Fire Service spokesperson said: “This incident involved two small hatchbacks. Crews made both vehicles electrically safe.”

Crews were called from the Baschurch Fire Station and used specialist equipment to make the scene safe.

According to an update from Oswestry community support officer Charles Iremonger via the West Mercia Police Neighbourhood Matters website, emergency services are still on the scene and the road is one lane only, but traffic is moving.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “ We were called at 9.20am today (Wednesday 26 August) to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A5 near the Queen’s Head junction. No arrests made, and the drivers have been left in the care of the ambulance service.”

West Midlands Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.