West Mercia Police He said the A5 was closed on the outskirts of Mile End Roundabout oswestry As a result of the incident, towards Shrewsbury.

According to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, the crash involving a cattle lorry and another vehicle happened shortly before 5pm.

Posting on social media, West Mercia Police said the road was expected to remain closed “for some time” with emergency services at the scene.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, which sent four crews to the scene, said they were called to reports of an accident involving two vehicles and a cattle truck ‘rolling over’.

The statement stated that ‘two people are believed to be dead’.

West Mercia Police asked motorists to “avoid the area” and seek alternative routes while the road is closed.

A post from the force said: “Officers are currently responding to a serious collision on the A5 at Oswestry.

“Road closed from Mile End roundabout due to collision It is heading towards Shrewsbury and is expected to remain closed for some time.