A county councillor has renewed calls for measures to tackle speeding around Newnham Bridge following a crash that closed the A456 last month.
The crash, involving a Tesco van and a dropside van, happened on the A456 near The Talbot Inn on September 21 and led to the road being shut for several hours while emergency services attended.
Police confirmed at the time that there were no serious injuries, although the road was blocked and later closed until further notice.
Tenbury's Reform UK county councillor Justin Bowen said he had asked for a further speed survey in the area and was continuing discussions with highways officials and the parish council about road safety concerns at Newnham Bridge.
However, there is currently no indication that speed was a factor in the September 21 crash.
Coun Bowen said he had first raised concerns about traffic speeds around the junction of the A456 and A443 with Worcestershire County Council highways officers in July.
A speed survey carried out on the A443 near the Old Hunting Lodge in August showed vehicles were travelling at excessive speeds on that stretch, he said.
As a result, he has been working with Newnham Bridge Parish Council and county highways officials to explore possible measures, with the issue due to be discussed at a parish council meeting.
"Nobody was seriously hurt in the accident, but it's another warning that action needs to be taken on both roads at Newnham Bridge," he said.
Potential options rumoured to be on the table include additional signage, while discussions are also expected to take place with police regarding enforcement.
A Worcestershire County Council spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a speed survey has been requested by the local county councillor. Once the results are available, they will be reviewed and appropriate next steps are considered."
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