TWO cars have been involved in a collision on the A49 this morning.

The collision occured at 9.10am between Dinmore Hill and Wellington.

Emergency services - including an air ambulance - are currently at the scene.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is also in attendance.

A man who was trapped in one of the vehicles has now been released and taken to hospital by air ambulance.

The cars caught fire as a result of the collision.

The A49 is closed in both directions.

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