Collision closes the A5 westbound near Dobbies Island, Shrewsbury

A multi-vehicle collision this morning closed the A5 from Dobbies Island westbound towards the Edgbold Island on the outskirts of Shrewsbury.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.40am.

Free Radio travel presenter Tom Stokes reported delays on the Shelton Road, Roman Road, Radbrook Road & Longden Road as traffic diverts away from the A5.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent four appliances including the Rescue Tender from Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews made the vehicles electronically safe by disconnecting batteries.

Three people suffered minor injuries in the collision.