A busy main road near Oswestry has reopened after several hours closed while emergency services were at the scene of a police-led incident.

The A5 at Gobowen was closed in both directions between the five crosses roundabout and North Gledrid roundabout.

Police said diversions were in place to allow traffic to bypass the closure which happened on Sunday morning (January 28).

Drivers had been told to allow extra journey time while emergency services were on scene.

Shortly after 11.30am, police confirmed that the road had reopened in both directions with delays clearing well in the area.

Diversion details

Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid triangle diversion symbol

  • Exit the A5 and at the roundabout, take the B5069 heading northbound
  • Continue on the B5069 for approx. three miles until its junction with the B5070
  • At the junction, turn left onto the B5070 to rejoin the A5.

Southbound traffic is being diverted via the solid circle diversion symbol

  • Reverse of the northbound route

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Earlier on Sunday morning, West Mercia Police said in a statement: “We are currently dealing with an incident on the A5, in Gobowen, Shropshire.

“The A5 between the five crosses roundabout and North Gledrid roundabout is closed northbound and southbound.

“Drivers are asked to find alternative routes. Thank you for your patience.”

National Highways says it had also deployed resources to assist with traffic management.

"Due to the nature of the incident the road is likely to remain closed for several hours," National Highways added.