A5 near Shrewsbury reopens after 'police-led' incident between roundabouts

By David StubbingsShrewsburyPublished: Mar 19, 2023Last Updated: Mar 20, 2023

A major road in Shropshire was closed for more than two hours on Sunday afternoon due to a 'police-led incident'.

The A5 where it meets the A458 Welshpool Road near Shrewsbury. Photo: Google

West Mercia Police and National Highways both confirmed that the A5 near Shrewsbury was shut between the roundabouts for the A458, Welshpool Road, and B4386 for Montgomery.

A5 near Shrewsbury reopens after 'police-led' incident between roundabouts

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