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Early morning two-vehicle crash on A49 causes disruption

Drivers on the A49 faced delays this morning after a 'road traffic incident'.

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West Mercia Police reported the incident shortly before 7am

West Mercia Police's Operations & Communications Centre warned motorists about an incident between Dorrington and Leebotwood and urged them to avoid the area shortly before 7am.

A spokesman for the force said: "We received a call around 5.55am this morning with a report of a collision on the A49 between Dorrington and Leebotwood.

"Officers attended the collision to find two vehicles involved in the incident.

"No arrests made and damage to vehicles only."

The AA Traffic Map showed disruption in the area in the morning, saying the main road was: "Partially blocked and heavy traffic due to crash on A49 Main Road both ways between Micklewood Lane and The Fold."

All disruption had cleared by lunchtime.