Live updates as firefighters at scene of A53 crash

A crash has 'blocked' one of Stoke-on-Trent's busiest roads. The collision happened at the junction of the A53 Leek New Road and Baddeley Green Lane, in Baddeley Green[1]. Pictures from the scene show a white van and a red Mini in collision at the junction and a fire engine at the scene.

Traffic monitoring system Inrix reported the issue at 3.44pm this afternoon. It stated: "An accident is affecting traffic between Stoke-on-Trent and Leek." StokeonTrentLive has approached Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service[2] for a statement following this afternoon's collision.

Any witnesses can call Staffordshire Police on 101.

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References

  1. ^ Baddeley Green (www.stokesentinel.co.uk)
  2. ^ Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (www.stokesentinel.co.uk)