Motorway closed eastbound while emergency services deal with ‘minor’ crash
But National Highways in the West Midlands say one lane remains closed past the scene of the collision and delays of 90 minutes remain. In a tweet, they said: “Traffic has been released on the M54 in Staffordshire eastbound between J3 and J2 following a collision.” They said emergency services are on scene .
“Lane one remains closed past the scene. “Thanks for your patience.
90 minute delays remain.” The M54 eastbound carriageway was reported to be at a standstill after a morning rush hour crash.
AA Traffic News tweeted that the crash was first reported at 8.25am on Thursday and traffic was stationary between J3 for Albrighton and J2 for Wolverhampton. National Highways said: “The M54 in Staffordshire is currently blocked and experiencing severe delays of 90 minutes eastbound between J3 and J2 near Wolverhampton due to a road traffic collision. “Staffordshire Police and emergency services are currently in attendance and are hoping to release traffic shortly.”
They added that road users are being diverted via local routes. “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted that it was a minor road traffic collision but the road was closed while the emergency services dealt with the incident. It posted: “Minor RTC involving three vehicles junction 3 to 2 Eastbound M54. Currently closed eastbound whilst emergency services deal with this incident.
Please avoid if possible.” National Highways in the West Midlands tweeted that the M54 in Shropshire was blocked eastbound between J3 and J2 due to a collision and emergency services are on scene, adding: “Thanks for your patience.” One westbound motorist said: “It was queuing for at least two miles. “It looked like a crash between a car and a van.
An ambulance was on the scene. I passed it just after it happened.” Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said three fire appliances including the rescue tender were mobilised from Telford Central and Wellington with an operations officer at 7.45am.
A spokesperson said: “At 07:45am on Thursday, , SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place.” They found one car, one van and one large goods vehicle had been involved in collision. Crews used small gear to deal with the incident before sending their incident stop message at 8.21am.
The AA Traffic News website said: “All lanes stopped and stationary traffic due to crash on M54 Eastbound from J3 A41 Newport Road (Albrighton) to J2 A4510 (Wolverhampton).
Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been contacted for more information.