A49 in south Shropshire closed in both directions amid 'police incident' - air ambulance reported
National Highways reported the incident was being led by police
Emergency services closed a major A-road in south Shropshire on Saturday afternoon.
The A49 in south Shropshire was closed on Saturday afternoon (July 11) amid what has been described as a “police-led incident”.
At 3.12pm, a spokesperson for National Highways said the road was closed in both directions between Bromfield and Craven Arms.
They said: “The A49 in Shropshire is closed in both directions between the A4114 Bromfield and the A489 Craven Arms due to a police led incident.
“West Mercia police are on scene. There are delays of 10 minutes in both directions.”
Locals on social media at around 3pm reported an air ambulance helicopter landed at the scene.
At 8.15pm, National Highways reported the road had reopened, with traffic flowing normally in both directions.
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for more information.
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