A SERIOUS crash closed the A49 at Dinmore.

An ambulance service spokesperson said paramedics were called to the scene of the crash on the Leominster side of Dinmore, where a car overturned, at 8.12am.

Six people from five cars were assessed and treated by paramedics.

They are all understood to have suffered minor injuries.

Earlier this morning, a police spokesperson said there was a substantial crash on Dinmore Hill, officers were at the scene, but it was causing huge tailbacks during rush hour.

A police spokesperson said at 9.50am that one lane was open and police were clearing the traffic as quickly as they could.

Pictures: Leominster fire station