A stretch of the A483, running from Llanymynech to Oswestry in Shropshire, has been labeled one of the most dangerous roads not only in the Midlands but possibly across the entire country. At the heart of concern is the Llynclys Crossroads, a notorious junction that sees daily traffic from families and schoolchildren alike.
Local MP Helen Morgan has raised alarm over the frequency of accidents at this junction, stating that crashes happen “on an almost weekly basis.” She is calling on the Government to take immediate action and include this stretch of road in a new national road safety scheme.
National Highways has previously identified Llynclys Crossroads as an accident blackspot, confirming its status as the most dangerous junction in the Midlands. CCTV footage from the nearby White Lion pub paints a grim picture, capturing multiple crashes—including two within just two hours—and showing instances where toddlers had to be pulled to safety.
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The community is united in its demands for improved safety measures. Ms Morgan has written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, urging her to approve funding to prevent further tragedies. “The Government now has the chance to provide the safety measures our communities so desperately need,” Ms Morgan said. “National Highways and the community are on board—we just need the Government to commit the necessary funds.”
Headteacher Celine Keleher of Bryn Offa Primary School emphasized the importance of protecting children, many of whom cross the crossroads daily on their way to school. Earlier this year, pupils expressed their concerns by writing letters that were taken all the way to London. “Securing Government funding to improve safety at this junction must be a priority for the wellbeing of our children and the wider community,” she asserted.
White Lion landlord Steve Sant added that staff members regularly witness crashes at the junction and have had to provide first aid to casualties before emergency responders arrive.
Ms Morgan concluded by pointing out that while a bypass is unlikely, the safety improvements proposed by National Highways represent the best available solution for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. “This issue should have been sorted years ago. It is now up to the Government to show it is serious about investing in road safety.”