Major traffic delays in Staffordshire near the National Memorial Arboretum as accident closes A38
Motorists have been warned to avoid the A38 in Staffordshire after a collision caused the closure of the southbound carriageways.
There are major tailbacks near the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, which due to the bank holiday has more visitors than usual.
The accident has forced the closure of the A38 in both directions between Walton on Trent and Alrewas near the National Memorial Arboretum.
The National Highways West Midlands Division warned motorists to expect delays. There are already delays of an hour due to the incident.
The organisation posted on social media at 4.30pm: "Traffic has been stopped on the #A38 southbound between the B5016 #WaltonOnTrent and the #A513 #Alrewas @Nat_Mem_Arb due to a collision.
"Emergency services are assessing the incident and we'll let you know further details shortly. Delays are approaching an hour on approach."
However, National Highways posted an update just before 5.30pm confirming both directions of the A38 had been closed.
They posted: "Traffic has been stopped on the #A38 in both directions between the B5016 #WaltonOnTrent and the #A513 #Alrewas @Nat_Mem_Arb due to a collision Please be patient we'll try and get you moving again soon."
Emergency services have been contacted for a comment.
