A TIPPER truck crashed off road and got stranded in mud this morning, causing a major Worcestershire route to be shut.

The incident happened on the A44 near Cotheridge at 8.05am and recovery of the 15-tonne vehicle was still under way at 3.21pm.

The road has been closed since then, leading to reports of traffic congestion.

West Mercia Police and highways teams attended the scene.

The driver of the truck was not injured.