'Severe delays' at Shrewsbury A5 roundabout amid reports of broken-down van

Long tailbacks were reported at a roundabout near Shrewsbury following reports of a broken-down van.

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Traffic data was showing vehicles stretching back in both directions along the A5 near Bayston Hill amid reports of a broken-down lorry near Dobbies Island.

At around 1pm, according to AA Traffic News, vehicles approaching from the west were queuing from the Edgebound island, while traffic was backed up past the Preston roundabout in the opposite direction.

Traffic was delayed in both directions at the Dobbies Island in Shrewsbury
Traffic was delayed in both directions at the Dobbies Island in Shrewsbury

The live traffic map stated there were "severe delays" at the roundabout, with an average speed of 10mph.

According to one motorist, the delays looked to be caused by a broken-down van.

A photograph from the scene shows West Mercia Police officers on scene.