Crash on Eastbound A500 sparks life-saving advice
Staffordshire Road Crime Team (RCT) is urging drivers to act fast after a serious two-car smash on the A500 left one man injured. The collision happened when a car broke down in a live lane, causing significant damage and chaos on the eastbound carriageway.
Key safety steps to follow if your car breaks down
- ✅ Move your vehicle off the road — to a layby or emergency bay if possible.
- ✅ Switch on your hazard warning lights immediately.
- ✅ Get out of your car and move to a safe spot, ideally behind a crash barrier, leaving belongings behind.
- ✅ Call 999 straight away and ask for police, giving precise location details like a marker post number or What3Words.
- ❌ Do NOT go back to your vehicle under any circumstances.
Why staying in your car could cost you your life
Police stress that remaining inside a broken-down vehicle in a live lane is deadly. By sheer luck, the injured driver survived and is expected to recover. But this near-miss is a chilling reminder to stay safe and follow the advice carefully. 👍
Witnesses urged to come forward
Anyone who saw the crash or the breakdown is asked to contact Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team online to assist with investigations.
