Road closed and air ambulance scrambled for Staffordshire crash
A major road has been closed in both directions after a multi-vehicle crash which required the Midlands Air Ambulance.
The incident on Miners Way, Burntwood, is believed to have involved a number of vehicles and a motorcycle.
Lichfield Police urged motorists to avoid the area.
Officers tweeted: "Officers are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the Burntwood Bypass, near Burntwood Rugby Club. The road is currently closed in both directions, so please avoid the area and use an alternative route if possible."
The Chase Community Independents Group of Councillors posted pictures of the road on social media.
They posted: "3.30pm Saturday - Miners Way Burntwood currently closed opposite Rugby Club in both directions. Accident involving a number of vehicles and Motorcycle."
Kyle Michael Mapp commented: "I knew it was serious when I heard the helicopter."
