Black Country road blocked in both directions after bridge struck by vehicle
The railway bridge was struck by a vehicle early this morning.
Cradley Road, in Cradley Heath, Sandwell, has been forced to close in both directions after a bridge was struck by a vehicle at around 7.38am this morning.
The road has become blocked in both directions from Station Street to Portfield Road, with AA Traffic Maps reporting ‘slow traffic’ near the incident.
An AA Traffic Maps spokesperson said: “Road blocked, bridge struck by a vehicle, slow traffic.
“Road blocked and slow traffic due to a bridge struck by a vehicle on the B4173 Cradley Road, both ways from Station Street to Portersfield Road.”
Emergency services have been approached for further information.
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