Major route closed after lorry overturns on A49

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One of the major trunk roads on the Shropshire border was closed this morning after a lorry overturned.

Police say the vehicle blocked the road after overturning south of Hope Under Dinmore, in Herefordshire.

It is believed no one was seriously hurt.

The A49 was closed for most of the morning for the recovery of the vehicle. Diversions were set up.

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