A Stoke-on-Trent road is shut in both directions following a collision this evening (Saturday June 8).

The accident has taken place on Maunders Road in Milton.

Inrix, the traffic data company, the road is closed in both directions between Newford Crescent and Millrise Road.

This is affecting traffic between Milton and Norton.

Inrix first reported the collision at around 7.50pm tonight.

Eyewitnesses report police and paramedics have attended the scene - with the collision taking place near the junction with Foxley Lane.

We have no further information on the accident at this stage.

We will bring you an update as and when one becomes available.

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