There are long delays on the A5 near Oswestry after reports of a crash this morning.
The queues are in both directions at the Shotatton Crossroads this morning (August 25) with reports that the road is “partially blocked” after a two-car crash.
The traffic information system Inrix is reporting that the road is “partially blocked” and there is “slow traffic due to crash on A5 both ways near B4397.”
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Witnesses have reported that traffic at one point had backed up both ways for at least two miles and advised drivers to find and alternative route.
Information shown on Google maps shows that at of 9.45am the traffic was queuing back as far as the Queens Head Junction.
West Mercia Police have confirmed that officers remain on the scene to mange the traffic in the area.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We received a call around 7.45am this morning (25 August) 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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