A49 reopens after serious crash north of Craven Arms
The A49 in Shropshire was closed due to a serious crash with the road set to be closed for several hours.
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Emergency services were sent to the scene with the closure reported by National Highways shortly before 7.45am.
A spokesman for National Highways said the main road was closed between the B4370 in Marshbook and B4368 in Craven Arms due to a serious crash.
After warning the road would be shut for several hours, the agency announced it was open again at 9.25am.