A-road near Market Drayton shut after serious crash

By Rob Smith Market DraytonPublished: Nov 4, 2020Last Updated: Nov 5, 2020

A major A-road near Market Drayton was closed after a serious crash.

Police in Market Drayton advised motorists to avoid the A53 to Loggerheads in nearby Staffordshire on Wednesday night.

See UPDATE:

Motorcyclist dies after crash involving car and tractor near Market Drayton

A statement from the town safer neighbourhood team said: "Please be advised the A53 between Market Drayton and Loggerheads is closed at this time due to a serious road traffic collision that Staffordshire Police are dealing with.

A-road near Market Drayton shut after serious crash

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