The A49 is closed in both directions in Hereford, with National Highways clearing up a fuel spillage that occurred earlier.

From National Highways:

“The A49 is CLOSED in both directions between the A4103 and the B4224 near #Hereford due to a large hydraulic fluid spillage.

“Our contractors are on scene working with a hydroblaster to clean the road surface.

“Traffic is being diverted via the A465 and A4103.”

There are significant delays on surrounding routes.