UPDATE: The A449 has now been reopened, police have now said.
The #A449 in #Ombersley has reopened following a serious collision overnight. Thanks for your patience
— North Worcestershire Police (@NWorcsCops) March 3, 2022
Original story:
A KEY route is still closed this morning after a serious crash.
The A449 in Ombersley remains closed in both directions after the crash that took place last night.
The road is closed at the turn off from the A449 towards Ombersley and Droitwich, and diversions remain in place.
Worcestershire Highways has tweeted to say the dual carriageway in closed, and are advising drivers heading to Worcester to go via the A442 Cutnall Green or A38 Fernhill Heath routes.
READ MORE: Serious crash closes A449 dual carriageway in Ombersley
⚠️ No access north (towards Kidderminster) from Claines roundabout due to serious collision at A449 Ombersley
— Worcs Highways & Travel (@WorcsTravel) March 3, 2022
No access south (towards Worcester) past Ombersley - divert onto A4133 pic.twitter.com/BYYNjRzlXA
Last night police, fire service and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the crash, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sending crews from Worcester and Droitwich.
West Mercia Police warned the road would be closed for several hours "for incident investigation".
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