'Injured animals' caused early morning closure of Shropshire M54

Police were called to the incident

A Shropshire stretch of the M54 was closed both ways this morning (August 29) due to “injured animals in the road”.

Both carriageways of the M54 were shut between Telford’s junction six and Wellington’s junction seven due to the injured animals.

West Mercia Police were also on the scene managing the situation, according to National Highways.

In an update on the incident, a National Highways spokesperson said on X: “Both carriageways have reopened.

“There are no significant delays on the approach.”

West Mercia Police have been contacted for a comment.

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