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Gridlock in Hereford after two crashes – A49 re-opened

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  • Traffic in Hereford was gridlocked after two crashes caused delays.
  • The first crash has happened on Ross Road, with the second on the northbound carriageway of Greyfriars Bridge.
  • Greyfriars Bridge was closed northbound, with delays stretching back four miles to Aconbury.
  • The southbound side of the bridge was converted into a lane heading in either direction.
  • A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs and dangerous driving after crashing into a man on a mobility scooter causing him serious injuries.
  • Police were called to the crash on the A49 near the Asda store in Hereford at 7.05am this morning (Wednesday).
  • The road was re-opened shortly before 2pm.

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