Diversions after crash on main road in Wolverhampton

Emergency services have been approached for comment

Drivers and passengers travelling along the Birmingham New Road in Wolverhampton are being advised of road closures and disruption to bus services following a crash.

National Express West Midlands has confirmed that the X8 and service 8 are currently diverting towards Wolverhampton via Parkland Road and Manor Road due to an incident on the route.

The diversion remains in place while traffic management teams deal with the collision.

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Emergency services were called to the crash in Wolverhampton | Express & Star

Delays are expected in the area, and passengers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys and check for the latest travel updates before setting off.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC and the junction of Parkfield Road and Birmingham New Road in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton at 2.09pm and sent an ambulance to the scene.

“On arrival, crews found a man, who they treated for potentially serious injuries before conveying him to New Cross hospital.”

West Midlands Police have been approached for comment.

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