TRAFFIC is at a standstill near a busy roundabout on the way to Worcester.

The roundabout near The Mitre Oak pub on the A449 is experiencing severe delays heading southbound.

The approach to the roundabout is experiencing slow-moving traffic according to the AA Traffic Checker.

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An eyewitness contacted the Worcester News this morning to confirm traffic was "at a standstill" as of 7.43am.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it had not recieved any reported incidents in the area this morning.

West Mercia Police also confirmed they have not been in attendance at any incident in the area this morning.

We have also contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for more.