THE A49 is closed north of Hereford as emergency services respond to a crash involving a lorry.

West Mercia Police said the road, near Kenchester Water Gardens, will be closed while a lorry is recovered.

This adds to the current traffic woes for drivers with heavy traffic in Hereford during rush hours, with Holme Lacy road closed east of Rotherwas.

Mordiford Bridge on the B4224 has reopened.