The A49 is closed between Ludlow and Church Stretton, due to a collision this afternoon.

The collision has occurred on the A49 near Craven Arms.

West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service are at the scene.

The road is currently closed in both directions. Motorists are also advised to expect surrounding routes to be busier than normal with trains currently not running between Hereford and Shrewsbury following an earlier incident.

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We’ll have further updates on both incidents shortly.