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🕐 Last verified 14 Oct, 10:47

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA49
RegionWest Midlands
Category (NH)nhTravelAlert
ReportedTue 13 Oct, 15:00
ClearedWed 14 Oct, 10:47
Lasted19h 47m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-26225546

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A49 - Collision

The A49 in Herefordshire is closed in both directions between the A4103 (near Hereford) and the A417 (near Hope under Dinmore) due to a serious collision.

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Recent A49 incidents

4 incidents and roadworks logged on the A49 in the last 30 days, 2 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A49 | Shropshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 11 Jul, 15:12 A49 | Herefordshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysThu 9 Jul, 12:06 A49 northbound between A438 near Hereford (south) and A438 near Hereford (north) | Northbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 12:05 A49 southbound between A5/A5112 near Shrewsbury (south) and B4371 | Southbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 12:04 A49 northbound between A438 near Hereford (south) and A438 near Hereford (north) | Northbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 15:13 A49 southbound between A465 and B4399 | Southbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 10:09
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Is the A49 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 10:47 UK time on Wed 14 Oct. See the A49 right now.

What happened on the A49 on 13 Oct 2026?

Crash on the A49 in the West Midlands, reported at 15:00 UK time on Tue 13 Oct. Cleared at 10:47 on Wed 14 Oct.

How long did it last?

19h 47m, from 15:00 UK time on Tue 13 Oct.

Where can I see everything else on the A49?

The A49 live page shows what is happening now, and the A49 archive has every incident on record.

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