Live updates as A500 crash sparks rush-hour tailbacks

Update: All lanes have now reopened.

Motorists are being warned to expect delays following a crash on the A500[1] this afternoon (August 23). Congestion is currently backing up on the D-road southbound after one lane was closed following the collision near Stoke, which happed at around 3.30pm.

It has been confirmed that three vehicles were involved but it is not yet known whether there are any serious injuries.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: “Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to accident on A500 D Road Southbound before A52 City Road (City Road Interchange). Congestion to the Wolstanton Retail Park turn off. Travel time is 25 minutes.”

References

  1. ^ A500 (www.stokesentinel.co.uk)