Live A500 updates after crash between car and lorry

Police are currently on the scene of an A500 smash which has sparked gridlock on the D-road. The collision has occurred on the northbound stretch near to Stoke. Images from the scene show the crash has involved a truck and a car with police and National Highways traffic officers at the scene.

A lane has also been shut as the incident is dealt with. Drivers caught up in the queues say they have been queuing for about 45 minutes. A live map from Google is showing queues back to Sideway with slow moving traffic.

One motorist told StokeonTrentLive: "The A500 is gridlocked there's been a crash between a lorry and a car. We have been waiting for 45 minutes." We have contacted the emergency services for more details on the smash.

Further updates will appear in our dedicated blog below.