UPDATE: The Worcester News understands the road has now reopened after the earlier accident.

ORIGINAL STORY: THE A38 near Fernhill Heath has been closed following an accident.

The Worcester News has been told the accident happened at the end of Claines Lane and the junction with the road.

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First Worcester has tweeted: "Due to an accident closing the A38 near Fernhill Heath, services 144 & 144A are being diverted in both directions.

"Bus stops between Checketts Lane & Dilmore Lane are not being served until the road re-opens. Diversion is via Ombersley Road, A449 & Hurst Lane."