Road closed and traffic delays following Staffordshire crash

Slow traffic is being reported following a crash near Lichfield.

A road has been closed, and slow traffic is being reported following a crash on the A51 near Lichfield.

AA traffic maps reported the crash at 2.23pm today, reporting a road closure in both directions from the A515 Featherbed Lane to Church Hill, near Longdon Green.

A51, Stafford Road, near to where the incident took placeplaceholder image
A51, Stafford Road, near to where the incident took place | Google

Around one mile of congestion is being reported due to the incident, with the AA saying that traffic remains slow around the area.

A spokesperson said: “Road closed and slow traffic due to a crash on A51 both ways from A515 Featherbed Lane to Church Hill.”

It is unknown yet as to the severity of the incident; however, emergency services have been approached for further information.

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