Snow and ice causes problems on Shropshire’s roads
Snow, freezing rain and ice caused problems for motorists in Shropshire on Saturday afternoon.
Drivers using the M54 were caught up in long tailbacks following a series of collisions on the motorway.
The M54 was closed westbound between junctions 2 and 3 between Wolverhampton and Albrighton following a collision.
In Telford a collision closed one lane of the M54 westbound between the town centre junction 5 and junction 6. A number of other roads around Telford were also gridlocked due to the icy conditions.
Both Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin gritters were out and about in the county. Shropshire Council said the weather situation and road conditions were constantly being monitored.
Motorists using the A49 were taking extra care as speeds dropping to around 20mph. One vehicle was involved in a collision on the A49 at All Stretton, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene to make the vehicle safe.
Delays for shoppers stuck on Wrekin Retail Park
Shoppers trying to leave Tesco on the Wrekin Retail Park were also caught up in the chaos after being stuck in their vehicles for more than four hours as long queues built up as motorists tried to leave the un-gritted car park.
One of motorist caught up in the problems was Jan Minihane, read Jan’s blog post A tale of woe: Tesco and the snow.
