Serious Bedworth crash live as main road closed in both directions.

Bus services have been diverted as police and paramedics are on the scene.

A prominent road in Bedworth has been closed in both directions due to an accident involving a motorbike and a car.

Warwickshire Police have verified that a part of Goodyears End Lane is closed in both directions at the Hospital Lane intersection.

It appears to be the result of an accident between a car driver and a biker.

As a result of the shutdown, bus services have been redirected to Ash Green.

Congestion is increasing throughout the neighbourhood, notably at Ash Green.

CoventryLive has contacted both Warwickshire Police and the West Midlands Ambulance Service for more information on the collision.

We will provide updates as soon as we receive them.

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Traffic easing

According to the most recent traffic statistics, Hospital Lane is presently free of congestion.

However, some of Goodyers End Lane remains closed.

We are still awaiting formal updates from the emergency services.

Standstill traffic

The most recent Google Traffic map shows traffic at a standstill on Hospital Lane at its intersection with Goodyers End Lane.

Traffic officers stay on the scene.

We have called West Midlands Ambulance Service to obtain information on any patients who have been transported to the hospital.

First image from the scene

The first photograph depicts a police cruiser on patrol at the location.

The road closure has been in place for about an hour.

Further information concerning the collision has yet to be published.

Congestion

Congestion is building up at the Royal Oak pub in Ash Green.

Tailbacks extend from Goodyers End Lane to Royal Oak Lane.

The road closure remains in effect.

Traffic latest

The most recent Google Traffic map shows congestion growing around the accident site.

Police have verified that a part of Goodyears End Lane is closed in both directions at where it meets Hospital Lane.

It follows a collision between a motorcyclist and a car.

We are awaiting further information from emergency services.The latest Google Traffic map shows congestion building around the accident scene.

Police have confirmed that a section Goodyears End Lane is shut both directions near to where it meets Hospital Lane.

It follows a collision between a motorbike and a car.

We are awaiting further details from emergency services.

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