Second mudslide closes road again

A road in south Shropshire has been blocked by a mudslide for the second time in less than two weeks following severe storms.

Torrential rain has once again washed mud onto the A489 in Horderley.

The road, between Craven Arms and Bishop's Castle, has been closed in both directions. It is due to re-open on Friday afternoon.

About 100 homes in Bridgnorth were left without power and a house was flooded near Bishop's Castle.

Flash flooding also affected the A49 at Craven Arms and the B4371 at Much Wenlock.

A spokesman from the electrical supply company Central Networks said the power was quickly reconnected to those homes affected in Bridgnorth.

The A489 was last closed on 4 August by a mudslide which took council workers more than 24 hours to clear.