THE A49 in Herefordshire is partially blocked after a van crashed into a hedge, with emergency services at the scene.

Two Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kingsland and Leominster fire stations have been at the scene after a small van crashed into a hedge on the A44 Leominster Bypass.

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The crews were called at 12.39pm on Friday (February 3) and the driver was already out when firefighters arrived.

Hereford Times: A community first responder at the scene of a crash on the A49 Leominster BypassA community first responder at the scene of a crash on the A49 Leominster Bypass (Image: Duncan Davidson)

He was being attended to by ambulance staff, a fire service spokesperson said, and police are also at the scene.

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Traffic website Inrix said the A49 Leominster Bypass is partially blocked between A44 Worcester Road and A44 Mill Street.

It said there was slow traffic, with police pictured at the scene directing traffic.