'Severe delays' on the A5 near roundabout in Nesscliffe

There tailbacks in both directions between Nesscliffe and Montford Bridge after reports of a collision this afternoon (October 6)

The traffic information system Inrix is reporting that there are “severe delays of twelve minutes” around the Felton Butler Roundabout in Nesscliffe.

There are "severe delays" on the A5 between Nesscliffe and Shrewsbury (Image: Google)

It is reporting “delays are increasing”, with the average traffic speed being 10mph.

The system reports that the delays have been caused by an incident which occurred earlier this afternoon.

Information on Google Maps show that traffic is tailing back for some distance in both directions.

West Mercia Police have been approached for more information about the incident.