A CRASH has closed a main road into Worcester.

UPDATE: The road reopened at 7.40pm.

The A449 southbound was closed entirely from Hawford (Egg Lane) to Blackpole due to a crash.

Drivers were asked to seek alternative routes following the crash at about 4.30pm.

Worcester News:

Worcestershire Highways said: "ALERT.

"A449 southbound closed entirely from Hawford (Egg Lane) to Blackpole due to RTC - please seek alternative routes."