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M54 Crash: One Dead, One Critical
15 May
Summary
- A man in his 20s died at the scene of the M54 crash.
- A teenager sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision.
- The eastbound carriageway between Albrighton and Wolverhampton was closed.
A serious collision on the M54 motorway has claimed the life of a man in his 20s and left another with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on the eastbound carriageway, prompting a closure between junction three at Albrighton and junction two in Wolverhampton shortly after 04:30 BST on Friday.
Emergency services discovered the deceased man inside a black Vauxhall Astra, which had apparently gone into woodland near the roadside. He was confirmed dead at the scene.
Ambulance services had earlier responded to a call at an address in Smethwick, where a male teenager, believed to be involved in the crash, was treated for severe injuries. He was subsequently transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further medical assessment.
As of Friday afternoon, the M54's eastbound lanes remained closed. Staffordshire Police continued their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision, urging drivers to seek alternative routes.
