A KEY route near Evesham is closed after two crashes.
Police originally closed a section of the A44, Wickhamford at around 10.30pm last night (August 10).
Police tweeted at around 6am this morning (Friday) that officers are dealing with a second crash near to the original location.
West Mercia Police originally said: "Road closure due to road traffic collision, A44 Wickhamford, Evesham, no access from Broadway or Wickhamford, please use an alternative route."
We are now dealing with a 2nd RTC near to the original location. The A44 is closed in both directions, no access from roundabout A44/Collin, or from A44/Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford. Please use an alternative route. @WMASHART @HWFire @WMerciaPolice https://t.co/GH2RTWsFWl
— West Mercia Operations & Communications Centre (@WestMerciaOCC) August 11, 2023
The later update says: "We are now dealing with a 2nd RTC near to the original location.
"The A44 is closed in both directions, no access from roundabout A44/Collin, or from A44/Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford.
"Please use an alternative route."
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