Shropshire Star

Two cars and motorbike involved in crash on A5 near Shrewsbury

Two saloon cars and a motorcycle were involved in a crash on the A5 near Shrewsbury.

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According to AA Traffic news the A5 near the Broomfields turn-off was partially blocked and traffic was queuing between Montford Bridge and Nesscliffe.

The website records that the crash was first reported at 3.41PM on Wednesday.

It also says that there are "severe delays" of 23 minutes and increasing on A5 Holyhead Road Westbound, with an average speed of 5mph.

Firefighters from Shrewsbury were scrambled at 4.25pm to make the vehicles safe.

A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "This incident involved two saloon vehicles and one motorcycle. No action required by fire service personnel."

The North West Ambulance Service was understood to be in attendance. The service and West Mercia Police have been asked for more information.