Motorists face 'severe delays' and five miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on M54
Drivers were left with severe delays of up to an hour after a multi-vehicle collision during rush hour on Tuesday.
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West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to the scene of a three vehicle crash on the M54 on Tuesday.
The incident happened at around 4.37pm on the eastbound carriageway between junction 3 (Cosford) and 2 (Wolverhampton).
Six crews from Bridgnorth, Newport, Telford Central and Wellington fire stations rushed to the scene along with officers from West Mercia Police.
The fire service report three vehicles were involved in the collision and no people were trapped as a result.
A spokesperson for AA said that motorists were facing "severe delays" following the incident, with an average speed of 5mph.
At around 5.30pm, National Highways estimated there was around an hour delay while emergency services and traffic officers worked to clear the debris and recover the vehicles.
Traffic had been released shortly after 6pm, but two lanes remained closed while recovery agents continued to work.
A spokesperson for National Highways said there was around five-miles of congestion as the road reopened.
At 7pm, they said that all lanes were now open, with around four miles of congestion remaining and urged motorists to all extra time if travelling through the area.
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for more information.
