M54 incident live updates as van and lorry crash cause 90-minute traffic chaos

There are currently long delays on the M54 following a crash between a van and a car. Traffic is queuing for 90 minutes as the collision has blocked the eastbound stretch of motorway between J3 and J2.[1] Police are at the scene and motorists have been thanked for their patience.

A spokesperson for National Highways West Midlands said just after 8.30am: "The M54 in Shropshire is currently blocked eastbound between J3 and J2 due to a collision. @CMPG and #emergencyservices are on scene. Thanks for your patience." They added at 9.30am: "The M54 in Staffordshire remains blocked eastbound between J3 and J2 due to a collision. @CMPG and emergencyservices are on scene and hoping to get traffic released shortly.

Thanks for your patience."

This is a live blog and we will bring you updates as we get them.

QUIZ: Can you name these Birmingham places through old 1970s photos[2]

References

1. ^ J3 and J2. (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ Can you name these Birmingham places through old 1970s photos (xd.wayin.com)