Delays of around 40 minutes, and four miles of queues, are being reported as a result of the latest M54 crash.
The crash was first reported by National Highways at around 5.45pm
National Highways has reported that one lane has been closed as a result of the crash between junctions 3 and 4 of the westbound carriageway.A statement also warned of 40-minute delays and four-mile queues.within minutes of each other between junctions 6 and 7 near Telford. At around 12.30pm two cars collided on the eastbound carriageway, with one hitting the central reservation.Ambulance crews provided trauma care for one woman who had been seriously injured before she was taken to Princess Royal Hospital. Sadly, she was confirmed dead a short time later.
Minutes later, at around 12.50pm, West Mercia Police received reports of a car and lorry colliding just a short distance away. Nobody was injured in the second collision, however the man driving the car was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
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