A49 reopens following collision involving car and lorry at Dorrington
The A49 was this morning closed in both directions following a collision involving a car and a lorry at Dorrington.
The collision on Main Road closed the A49 between Dobbies Island and Church Stretton.
It is understood the driver of the car involved suffered only minor injuries.
Following the collision the road was closed for accident investigation work and vehicle recovery.
West Mercia Police reported congestion on alternative local routes.
The road is now fully open.
Accident in #Dorrington on A49 has been removed between #Shrewsbury & #ChurchStretton https://twitter.com/thetomstokes/status/727431343186022400
Local roads appear congested due to #A49 closure near Dorrington so please follow the official diversions to get to your destination https://twitter.com/ShrewsburyCops/status/727402747012763648
A49 remains closed at Dorrington for investigation work, possibly reopen by 10am. 1324 pic.twitter.com/Y1vwIZBy1M https://twitter.com/OPUShropshire/status/727398071013892097
Accident in #Dorrington on A49 Main Road has blocked road between Station Road & Church Road between #BaystonHill & #ChurchStretton https://twitter.com/thetomstokes/status/727360230619799552
A49 closed in both directions at Dorrington. Expect long delays. 1324 pic.twitter.com/vCxGzjEqhb https://twitter.com/OPUShropshire/status/727362114311036928
