ROMAN Road in Hereford remains closed this morning (Wednesday).

It was shut last night at around 6pm. 

Police were directing traffic away from the road (A4103). 

Officers are still at the scene on Wednesday morning.

Traffic heading east on Roman Road is being diverted at the crossroads with Three Elms Road and Canon Pyon Road. 

The road (A4103) is closed both ways between the crossroads and Kempton Avenue.

It was reported that an accident took place not too far away from the turn for Hereford Racecourse.

On Tuesday night a police spokesman said there was a road traffic incident in that area but would not provide any further details.