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Police close road after man falls from bridge in Telford

A man has fallen from a bridge onto a busy road in Telford.

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The incident happened at the Stirchley Interchange on the A442 in Telford.

It is not yet known how serious the man's injuries are.

Police closed the road. Photo: @NewportCops

It is expected that the road will be closed for a long time while emergency services work at the scene.

A West Mercia Police spokesman said: "Road closure. We’re currently dealing with an incident on Stirchley Interchange on the A442 in Telford.

"Earlier this afternoon a man fell from the bridge on to the road, the road is currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident."

Newport Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "We are currently assisting Telford Police and Operational Patrol Unit Shropshire colleagues with a serious incident on the A442/EP/Queensway at Stirchley Interchange.

"Road will be closed for some time - diversions in place."

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