'Severe delays' reported after crash at busy A5 crossroads between Shrewsbury and Oswestry
Motorists have reported delays of more than 13 minutes around Shotatton
Motorists have reported ‘severe delays’ on the A5 in Shropshire after a crash.
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The delays on the A5 eastbound at Shotatton Crossroads were first reported at around 7am.
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The AA said “severe delays of 13 minutes and delays increasing on A5 eastbound in Shropshire. Average speed 10mph”.
West Mercia Police said the incident involved two cars that were involved in a crash.
Drivers reported seeing two cars in collision with a road barrier.
A police spokesperson said; “We received a call around 7.45am this morning (August 25) with a report of a collision on the A5 at the Shotatton Crossroads.
“Officers arrived to find two cars involved and remain at the scene to manage the traffic.”
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