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M54 Chaos: Lorry Crash Sparks Major Pile-Up
26 Nov
Summary
- A lorry crashed through the M54 central reservation late Tuesday night.
- Multiple vehicles were involved in subsequent collisions on the westbound carriageway.
- One eastbound lane remains shut Wednesday morning due to barrier damage.
A significant traffic incident unfolded on the M54 motorway just before midnight on Tuesday, causing extensive disruption. A lorry breached the central reservation, leading to a serious collision that involved multiple vehicles. The westbound carriageway between junctions two and three in Shropshire was brought to a standstill as the lorry came to rest.
Emergency services, including West Mercia Police, responded to the scene. By Wednesday morning, the impact of the collision was still evident, with one lane on the eastbound carriageway shut due to damage sustained by the safety barrier. National Highways issued advisories for drivers to seek alternative routes.
The full extent of the incident, including any potential casualties, has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are managing the situation and providing diversionary routes to mitigate further traffic issues on the affected section of the M54.
