A KEY route near Evesham is closed after two crashes. 

Police originally closed a section of the A44, Wickhamford at around 10.30pm last night (August 10). 

Police tweeted at around 6am this morning (Friday) that officers are dealing with a second crash near to the original location. 

West Mercia Police originally said: "Road closure due to road traffic collision, A44 Wickhamford, Evesham, no access from Broadway or Wickhamford, please use an alternative route."

 

 

The later update says: "We are now dealing with a 2nd RTC near to the original location.

"The A44 is closed in both directions, no access from roundabout A44/Collin, or from A44/Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford.

"Please use an alternative route."