THERE was confusion about the source of long traffic delays on a Herefordshire road today.

Traffic was backed up for some distance on the A40 near Ross-on-Wye.

There were no official reports of roadworks or accidents.

But some people reported that the delays were caused by a number of sheep that had strayed onto roadside verges near the Dixton roadabout.

Traffic in the region is, though, likely to be heavy because of the fine weather.

We are seeking more details.