POLICE have closed the top of the A466 Hereford Road out of Monmouth heading to Buckholt, except to access for residents.
Police closed the A466 from Monmouth through the Buckholt after two rerouted HGVs got stuck (Beacon)
Also in the news
They are a…
Flood warnings in place
(Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)
River levels have peaked, but the Environment Agency has said water will remain high over the coming days.
These were the Flood Warnings correct as of Friday evening
River Severn
River Se…
Flooding outside OK Diner in Leominster (Image: Jim Wood)
Photographer Jim Wood captured several photos around Herefordshire showing the impact of the floods.
Cars going through floodwater in the Leominster area (Image: Jim Wood)
A lorry was stranded o…
As flood water rises across Worcestershire, a Kidderminster truck driver launched his own mission to rescue motorists from danger. Locals have heaped praise on plucky 23-year-old Luis Freeman for his selfless and “rare” acts of kindness that helped sav…
West Mercia Police say they were called to a report of a car on its roof near junction 3 of the westbound carriageway of the motorway at about 5.40pm.
A spokesperson said: “A child was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.”
A fire…
New Year’s Eve revellers have been warned they may be stranded or face a battle to board trains amid expected further disruption[1] on the railways over the weekend.West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway said passengers will be left…
British Transport Police have been at the scene of an incident at a city railway station today. Scores of police cars were parked on Pershore Road South outside Kings Norton Train station[1] – which suspended services.
Forensic officers and firefighter…
The Met Office has issued a weather warning of high winds which are currently battering much of the UK today. In the West Midlands this has sees branches and trees toppling over, blocking roads and pavements.
The gusts are sending debris flying around…
Trees fell across the county leading to a busy day for Worcestershire Highways teams who had to clear them up and get people on the move again on Thursday, (December 21).
One of the biggest issues was a tree coming down on the railway line between Wor…
Five fire engines, police and ambulances were on the northbound carriageway between junction 5 (Droitwich) and 4a (M42) after a crash involving a lorry.
The vehicle was on the wrong side of the barrier forcing police to stop traffic while emergency ser…
Five fire engines, police and ambulances were on the northbound carriageway between junction 5 (Droitwich) and 4a (M42) after a crash involving a lorry.
The vehicle was on the wrong side of the barrier forcing police to stop traffic while emergency ser…
Emergency services received reports in the morning that a lorry, a car and a van had crashed in Allensmore.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, a woman was confirmed to be dead at the scene. She was the driver of the car.
Two other people were assessed …
Between junction six (Worcester) and junction five (Droitwich), the M5 was closed so that National Highways could carry out the complex recovery throughout the night (Tuesday, December 5 to Wednesday, December 6).
Barrier repairs caused by the damage f…
West Mercia Police say they are dealing with a road traffic incident at the Dobbies Island.
A driver who was passing the scene earlier this morning said: “A grey van and a green lorry were involved, they were just by the exit to the A49 towards Bayston…