A major route is closed this morning, with crash investigation work taking place following an earlier collision.

West Mercia Police have confirmed that the M50 is closed in the Westbound direction between the junctions for Tewkesbury and Ledbury this morning following a collision.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said that they expect the closure to remain in force for ‘some time’.

Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.

The incident is understood to have occurred at around midnight. 

Your Herefordshire has approached West Mercia Police for further information. More soon.