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Two taken to hospital after Walsall shop blaze

[gallery] Two men have been taken to hospital following a serious fire at a shop in Walsall.

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Emergency services were called to the blaze at an off licence on Caldmore Green shortly before 3pm today.

The two injured men were taken to Walsall Manor Hospital; one had received burns to his hands and face while the other had been overcome by smoke.

Caldmore Green was closed to all traffic as a result of the fire and police advised people to avoid the area.

Crews from West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were at the scene.

West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Steve Parry said: "When crews arrived they found a fire which had seriously damaged a retail property in Walsall.

"A man believed to be in his forties suffered superficial burns to his face and hands.

"A second man presented himself to ambulance staff having been overcome by smoke.

"Both patients were treated at the scene by ambulance staff before they were taken to the nearby Walsall Manor Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

"Crews assisted their emergency colleagues at the scene whilst a search of the property was undertaken. However, no further patients were reported."

Some public transport services were disrupted as a result of the road closures.

Diamond Buses said the number 4 service to West Bromwich and the 4H to Hayley Green were experiencing delays.

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