A MAIN road near Ledbury is closed this morning after a serious three car crash.

Emergency services are at the crash which has taken place on the A417 near Ledbury, between Parkway and the M50.

The road is blocked in both directions and drivers are asked find an alternative route.

Firefighters from Ledbury Fire Station, and a Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service crew Newent, were called to the crash at 6.40am.

A fire spokesman said: "The incident involved three vehicles, two of which had left the carriageway.

"All vehicles were on all four wheels and no one was trapped. As at 7.09am the road was closed in both directions awaiting the arrival of an ambulance which is now on scene."

Hereford Highways tweeted: "Police are on the scene, motorists are advised to find an alternative route."