THERE is currently severe congestion at the city's hospital with delays of up to 20 minutes.

There are delays of about 20 minutes to exit Worcestershire Royal Hospital, according to First Worcester.

First Worcester has warned the delays are affecting two of their routes - the 38 and 34 buses.

It tweeted: "There are around 20 minute delays to service 38 and service 34 due to severe congestion exiting Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

"We do apologise for the inconvenience caused."

There are currently wait times of over six hours at Worcestershire Royal Hospital's Accident and Emergency department.

Twenty-one patients are waiting to be seen in the A&E department.

There is currently nobody waiting to be seen at Minor Injuries Units in Kidderminster and Malvern.

Worcestershire Royal Hospital has been contacted for a comment.