Serious four-car crash closes M54 near Telford
The M54 near Telford was closed due to a serious crash involving four cars.
The incident happened westbound between Junction 3 at Tong and Junction 4 at Telford some time before 7pm on Thursday.
The fire service reported a second crash eastbound between Junction 3 and Junction 2 at the same time.
Highways England said traffic had been temporarily stopped due to the crash before confirming the road was closed due to a “serious collision”. AA Traffic News reported “severe” delays of more than 20 minutes and confirmed four cars were involved.
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS), Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service, West Mercia Police and traffic officers were at the scene.
The extent of any injuries was not yet known.
People were advised to avoid the area and follow a diversion using the A41, A5 and A4640 yesterday evening. The fire service sent six appliances from Albrighton, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington fire stations.
Crews used small gear to make the vehicles safe.
It comes after a crash involving a lorry caused long delays on the M54 last month.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was contacted for more information.
