All trains on major route to London cancelled causing early morning travel chaos
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A man in his 30s has died after a five-car crash on the A5 in Shropshire. The main route between Shrewsbury and Telford is expected to be closed until tomorrow following a collision involving a lorry and four cars at 7am. One man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the crash. Four people were injured.
![[National Highways: South-East @HighwaysSEAST ? 4h The # M20 remains closed eastbound J8 # Hollingbourne - J9 # Ashford following a single vehicle collision @KentPoliceRoads & our #TrafficOfficers are working at scene to clear the vehicle involved Diversion via Hollow Circle diversion route, details here: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/travel-alerts/]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235833824-5db0-e1736763712505.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
An ambulance spokesperson said: ‘When ambulance crews arrived on the A5 they found bystanders and fire colleagues administering CPR to a passenger from one car. ‘The team of ambulance staff quickly commenced advanced life support on the man but sadly he couldn’t be saved and was confirmed dead a short time later.
‘A second man, a passenger, from the same car was treated for non-life-threatening injuries before being conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital. ‘The driver and a third passenger from the same car were assessed for minor injuries before being taken to Princess Royal Hospital as a precaution.
‘The driver of a second car, a man, suffered potentially serious injuries in the collision and he received treatment by ambulance staff before they conveyed him to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for onward care.’. Earlier the M20 was closed due to a jack-knifed lorry blocking three lanes after a crash in Kent in the early hours of this morning. The motorway has since reopened.
