Crash at Maesbury junction Oswestry as traffic lights fail

It has been reported to the Advertizer that there has been a crash at the junction just outside Oswestry[1] after repeated failures of the traffic lights of the previous few days. Witnesses have reported that three vehicles were involved in the crash around 2pm this afternoon (March 18). West Mercia Police confirmed that officers are at the scene of the crash which involved a car, a van and a signpost.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers are currently at the scene of a collision on the A483 Maesbury Road in Oswestry. The collision involved two vehicles, a car and a van, and a signpost. "The highways agency are at the scene carrying out repairs.

The collision occurred at around 1.45pm. No arrests have been made and no serious injuries have been reported." One of the drivers was seen in distress but was being comforted by other people.

Lights have been reported as faulty on the four-way interchange which has led to concern from residents who have been reporting outages with since the weekend. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/subscribe/[2]

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An alert was put out by West Mercia Police earlier today where officers confirmed they had contacted Highways England about the issue. A witness told the Advertizer: "I've reported this twice. The road is dangerous.

"It's ridiculous. It's happening too many times now and next time somebody is going to be dead. "It's been three days now and I think it's terrible."

The Advertizer has approached Highways England for comment.

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