TRAINS across the county have been cancelled after a crane hit a railway bridge.

Commuters have been warned that trains between Hereford and Great Malvern have been cancelled due to the crash. 

According to an eye-witness, the crane struck the bridge on B42144 on Bromyard Road near Ledbury train station. 

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West Midlands Railway said the delays will last until 1pm and are urging passengers to check train timetables before they set off. 

 

A spokesperson from West Midlands Railway said: "Cancellations to services between Hereford and Great Malvern.

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"Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Hereford and Great Malvern."