Rush hour chaos after Greyfriars Bridge crash as motorcyclist treated at scene

A CRASH involving a car and a motorbike brought Hereford's morning rush hour to a standstill today (April 22).

Greyfriars Bridge was shut northbound and traffic was gridlocked across surrounding roads after the accident occurred.

A motorcyclist was later assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene.

West Mercia Ambulance Service said it was called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike on the A49 at 7.28 am.

A spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an RTC between a motorbike and a car on the A49 in Hereford at 7.28 am and sent two ambulances to the scene.

"On arrival, crews found a man, the motorcyclist, who they assessed for minor injuries before he was discharged at the scene."

The collision resulted in the northbound side of Greyfriars Bridge being closed for a time, with both lanes reported shut at the height of the incident.

Motorists faced heavy congestion on surrounding routes, including Belmont Road and the A49 Ross Road heading into the city.

West Mercia Police confirmed officers were at the scene of the crash on Belmont Road near Greyfriars Bridge, while Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said it was not required to attend.

Traffic data from Google Maps showed significant delays across the area throughout the morning rush hour.

One lane was later reopened, allowing traffic to move slowly before the road fully reopened.

Despite the reopening, congestion continued for some time as queuing traffic cleared.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area where possible while emergency services dealt with the incident.