Major motorway chaos as two lanes shut after serious crash
Emergency services scrambled to the scene of a two-vehicle collision just after 9pm tonight, sparking major delays on a busy eastbound motorway.
Two lanes and slip road shut for investigation
Police closed two lanes of the main carriageway and the service station off-slip as they launched an urgent investigation. Traffic was snarled up as officers worked to clear the wreckage.
Red Citroen C1 crashes into crash barrier
Witnesses report a red Citroen C1 smashed into the end of the crash barrier on the entry slip road to the service station. Fire crews from St Mary’s and nearby stations raced to the scene to make the vehicles safe and manage hazards.
Multiple casualties treated and taken to hospital
Several people were treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital. Two ambulances and a rapid response paramedic car were parked on the hard shoulder throughout the rescue operation.
The closed lanes and slip road reopened just before midnight, bringing relief to weary drivers caught up in the chaos.
