Lane closes at busy Dudley island after crash that left car on its roof
Motorists faced delays in Dudley following a crash involving a car rolling onto its roof.
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One lane of Castle Gate Island, near Dudley town centre, has closed following a road traffic collision.
The incident was first reported at 11.33am on Thursday, leading to heavy delays along the route.
One woman, the driver, freed herself from the vehicle. She was treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious.
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an RTC on Castlegate Way in Dudley at around 11.20am and a passing ambulance crew came across the incident. A car had come off the road and ended up on its roof and the driver, a woman, was already out of the vehicle.
"She was treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further treatment."
On X, West Midlands Roads urged road users to allow extra time for travel, they said: "Castle Gate Island, Dudley, road traffic collision.
"Traffic is currently passing through one lane. Delays on approaches to Birmingham Rd, Castle Hill, Duncan Edwards Way. Allow extra time to travel."
A number of bus services have also been diverted due to the incident, with the 126, 74 and 87 service all facing route changes.
On X, National Express West Midlands said: "Due to an incident on Birmingham Road, Dudley, 126 will be diverting via: Watsons Green Road and Bunns Lane.
"74 and 87 will be diverting FROM DUDLEY via: Tipton Road and Birmingham New Road."
Emergency services have been approached for more information.
