A5 in Staffordshire reopens after two-car crash near Cannock and M6
Published 19th Jul 2026, 12:50 GMT
Updated 19th Jul 2026, 13:25 GMT
A diversion route was in operation due to the collision on the A5
The A5 near Cannock has reopened after a two-car collision resulted in the closure of the carriageway.
The trunk road agency National Highways said the A5 in Staffordshire was closed northbound between the M6 at Junction 12 at Gailey and the A449 due to an accident involving two cars at approximately 11.30am on Sunday (July 19).
Staffordshire Police and other emergency services attended and the road was closed.
At 1.21pm National Highways said all lanes were open again and there were “no significant delays on approach”.
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