Two-vehicle crash on A5 leads to major rush hour delays for county motorists
The crash caused long delays
A major county road was closed on Monday morning due a crash, leading to long delays for rush hour motorists.
There was a two-vehicle crash on the A5 westbound between the M54 Wellington and A49 Preston roundabout near Shrewsbury this morning (September 21), according to AA.
An eyewitness has told the Shropshire Star that the stretch of road was closed for a time.
National Highways has confirmed that both lanes have now reopened.
The crash led to tailbacks and long waits for county motorists driving to work along the usually busy route.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “Officers are on scene at a two-vehicle collision on the A5, westbound, between Wellington and Shrewsbury. Paramedics and the Fire Service are also on scene. No arrests to report.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
The B5061 and surrounding roads between Shrewsbury and Wellington were also very busy due to the crash on the A5.
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