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🕐 Last verified 28 Feb, 23:10

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA500
DirectionNorthbound
RegionWest Midlands
CountyStaffordshire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedSat 28 Feb, 22:39
Cleared23:10
Lasted30 min
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-16574090

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A500 northbound exit at a minor junction between A34 near Stoke-on-Trent (north) and M6 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The A500 northbound. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 1 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Recent A500 incidents

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A500 northbound between A34 near Stoke-on-Trent (south) and A50 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 16:30 A500 southbound exit for A50 | Southbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 15:20 link road from A500 northbound/A5006 to A50 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 10:30 link road from A500 northbound/A5006 to A50 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 09:51 A500 northbound between M6 and A519 | Northbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 16:48 link road from A500 northbound/A5006 to A50 | Northbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 15:55
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Is the A500 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 23:10 UK time on Sat 28 Feb. See the A500 right now.

What happened on the A500 on 28 Feb 2026?

Crash on the A500 northbound in Staffordshire, reported at 22:39 UK time on Sat 28 Feb. Cleared at 23:10.

How long did it last?

30 min, from 22:39 UK time on Sat 28 Feb.

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