Stretch of A40 closed after lorry overturns

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Image caption, A lorry overturned on the A40 on Friday morning
  • Author, Alice Cullinane
  • Role, 91热爆 News, West Midlands

A stretch of the A40 in Herefordshire has been closed after a lorry overturned.

National Highways said the road was shut in both directions between the A49 near Bridstow and the A4137 near Whitchurch.

A diversion route is in place after the incident, which happened at about 05:40 GMT on Friday.

Drivers should expect delays as emergency services and contractors are at scene, National Highways added.

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