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A442 north of Telford closed after serious crash

Police dealing with a serious crash north of Telford on Wednesday evening have asked people to avoid the area.

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Police have urged drivers to seek alternative routes

The incident has taken place on the A442, between Telford's Shawbirch Roundabout and Sleapford – with the road closed as a result.

Police have described the crash as "serious" and urged people to seek alternative routes.

In a post on social media at around 5.30pm, West Mercia Operations and Communications Centre said: "ROAD CLOSURE – A442 from Shawbirch Roundabout to Sleapford (Near Bucks Head) following a serious RTC – Please avoid the area – Thank you."