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Woman fights for life in Dudley after falling from a bus

A woman in her 50s has been taken to hospital after falling from bus.

West Midlands Police confirmed reports that a woman fell from the number 6 bus in Kingswinford Road, Dudley.

The woman fell from the number 6 service running between Dudley and Stourbridge via Russells Hall Hospital.

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Police cordon on Dudley road - reports of an incident involving a bus | Martyn Greswolde/ Express & Star

The woman sustained ‘life-threatening injuries’ after falling from the bus at after 6.30am this morning.

Officers were called to the scene and have said that the incident is being investigated.

Anyone who saw the incident is being urged to get in touch by calling 101 quoting log number 558-160626 or by emailing SCIU direct on [email protected].

They have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to get in touch.

The police spokesperson told the Express & Star: “Shortly after 6.30am this morning (Tues), we were called to Kingswinford Road, Dudley, after a woman in her 50’s received life-threatening injuries after falling from a bus.

“The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital for further treatment.”

A National Express Bus spokesperson said:

"A National Express West Midlands bus was involved in an incident on Kingswinford Road in Russells Hall earlier today (16th June 2026).

"Emergency services attended the scene and we will continue to give the police every assistance as they continue their investigation into what happened."

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