A pedestrian has been hit by a lorry on the A5 dual carriageway, Oswestry to Shrewsbury.

The pedestrian is seriously injured and has been taken to hospital by an air ambulance.

A spokesman from Oswestry SNT said: "The Eastbound lane is open at the moment but the lane in the other direction will be closed for a while.

"The Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is there now."

West Mercia Police are advising the public to avoid the area.

More to follow