TWO motorcyclists were taken to hospital after crashing on the Herefordshire border.
Emergency services were called to the A465 near Pontrilas at around 1.15pm yesterday (November 5).
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson said: "An ambulance, paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene whilst a doctor and ambulance from the Welsh Ambulance Service were also in attendance.
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"On arrival, crews discovered two motorbikes had been involved in a collision. The two riders were treated by ambulance staff before being conveyed to hospital for further treatment."
Police confirmed that one of the riders was flown to Southmead Hospital in Bristol, while the other was taken to A&E at Hereford County Hospital.
The full closure was put in place at 1.45pm, with the road closed for a number of hours.
Motorists were advised to divert via Skenrith.
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