THE A4440 Broomhall Way is closed in both directions after a serious accident involving a lorry.

The crash happened between the A38 Worcester Road at the Ketch Island and the Norton Road/St Peter's Drive junction.

Police are directing traffic, but they are warning that the lorry is expected to remain in situ for several hours, with recovery expected to start later this afternoon.

Delays are expected to affect the nearby A38 and traffic heading to and from the M5 at Junction Seven.

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