A50 shut in Stoke-on-Trent after ‘serious collision’ – updates
Police[1] have closed off part of the A50[2] in Stoke-on-Trent tonight following a 'serious collision'. The route has been shut off in both directions between Longton[3] and Meir[4].
Staffordshire Police's collision investigation team is currently at the scene while National Highways has warned the closure is expected to run until the early hours of Monday morning.
A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The A50 is closed in both directions - between the A5007 near Longton (east) and A520 near Meir - due to a very serious collision.
"Staffordshire Police are investigating. It is anticipated that this closure will remain in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.
"Delays are likely on the approach to this closure, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes. Traffic is being diverted via local routes."
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "Drivers are advised to avoid the A50 near Stoke this evening. We are responding to a serious collision that has required us to close the eastbound carriageway at the Longton exit and the westbound carriageway at the Normacot exit."
We will provide further updates in our blog below.