M54 remains closed with 'complex collision investigation' underway
The road was closed in the early hours of the morning.
The county’s busiest road remains closed with a “complex collision investigation” underway.
The M54 is shut eastbound between Junction 3 for Albrighton and Junction 2 for Wolverhampton, following an incident earlier this morning - Friday, May 15.
National Highways Midlands said that a car had left the carriageway and that police investigations are ongoing and “expected to continue for some time.”
It first detailed the closure at around 4.30am.
An update from National Highways said: “The M54 in Shropshire/Staffordshire is closed eastbound between J3 (Albrighton), and J2 (Wolverhampton) due to a serious collision where a car has left the carriageway.
“Staffordshire Police are currently on scene and leading the incident with assistance from National Highways Traffic Officers.
“Complex collision investigation work is underway, closure expected to remain in place throughout the morning.”
National Highways has also published a diversion route.
It said: “Road users on the eastbound carriageway are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs: Exit M54 at Junction 3 ; Head north on the A41; Head east on the A5; Head south on the A449 to return to the M54 at Junction 2.
Staffordshire Police have been contacted for comment.
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