Two taken to hospital after A41 crash near Newport closes road
A crash has caused long delays on the A41 near Newport.
The A41 was closed between Newport and Weston Heath on Tuesday afternoon following a collision.
According to traffic data, the incident had caused long delays in both directions from around 3pm.
Police were warning motorists to plan their routes accordingly while the vehicles involved were recovered.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We received a call around 2.12pm this afternoon with a report of a collision on the A41, near Woodcote.
"Officers attended the incident to find two vehicles involved. Two people have been taken to the Princess Royal Hospital with injuries."
AA Traffic News reported: "Partially blocked and long delays due to crash on the A41 both ways near the Sheriffhales turn off.
"Congestion to the Woodseaves turn off for traffic heading away from Newport. Affecting traffic between Newport and Weston Heath."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it did not attend, neither did Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Police confirmed the road was open again at around 5.15pm.
