'Serious' crash leads to closure of A48

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Image caption, Closures are in place following the collision on Tuesday afternoon
  • Author, Maisie Lillywhite
  • Role, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News, Gloucestershire

A "serious" collision involving two vehicles has blocked an A road in both directions.

The crash happened shortly before 14.30 BST, when two vehicles collided on the A48 in Minsterworth in Gloucestershire.

Road closures are in place from Elton Corner and Highnam Roundabout, as well as on Oakle Street.

Gloucestershire Police said emergency services are on the scene.

A spokesperson for the force said of the road closures: "They will remain in place for some time and motorists are advised to find alternative routes."

Meanwhile, traffic monitoring service Inrix said the incident was "serious".

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