AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place on a road near Hereford due to a fallen tree.

Herefordshire Council said the C1190 was closed at Stretton Sugwas, near the A438 Brecon road, due to the tree limb "completely blocking the carriageway".

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Contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places said the road was expected to be closed for up to four hours.

It said a large oak tree limb had fallen onto the road and told drivers to use an alternative route.