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A5 closed eastbound between Shrewsbury and Telford

By Shropshire Live8 July 2013
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Drivers using the A5 between Shrewsbury and Telford are facing delays this afternoon following an incident.

A5 closed eastbound between Shrewsbury and Telford

The A5 was closed to traffic eastbound following the incident which occured close to a bridge at around 11am this morning.

Traffic is currently backing up towards Shrewsbury on the A49 Sundorne link road and Emstry island on the A5.

A collision close to Preston island on the A5 westbound also added to traffic problems in the area.

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  • A5
  • Shrewsbury
  • Telford
  • Telford and Wrekin
  • West Mercia Police
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