Police launch investigation and appeal for dashcam footage after Shrewsbury incident
Police are investigating an incident that happened on Telford Way, Shrewsbury on Monday.
Officers are appealing to any motorists for dashcam footage captured between 7.30am and 8.00am on Monday morning (July 17).
Anyone who thinks they might be able to help should email ShrewsburyCentral@westmercia.police.uk, quoting log 72 of 17/07/2023.
It comes after the road was closed for hours on Monday morning, following reports that a person was in the water.
Emergency services attended the scene just before 8.00am following 999 calls.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said at the time: "Emergency services are responding to a report of concern for safety after a man was seen in the river. "
The road reopened just after 10.00am but during rush hour drivers were urged to avoid the area and consider alternative routes, with AA Roadwatch website confirming the A5112 was closed with queueing traffic both ways from the A5191 Ditherington Road at the Heathgates roundabout to Woodcote Way.
The Telford Way connects the Harlescott and Monkmoor parts of the town with a bridge over the River Severn.
Long queues built up in the Ditherington and Harlescott areas and there was also queuing traffic on the A49 bypass as motorists were urged to find alternative routes around the north of the town.
