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Road closed in Wordsley due to ‘police incident’

The road has been closed off in both directions, with police visible at the scene.

A main road heading between Kingswinford and Stourbridge has been closed off due to a police incident.

The A491 was closed at Wordsley High Street at the junction with Brierley Hill Road on Thursday evening at around 8.10pm, with police at the scene and traffic diverted.

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A witness at the scene said: “Wordsley High Street and Camp Hill is closed due to a police incident at the junction with Brierley Hill Road.

“Traffic being diverted.

“Lots of police at scene and main road from Stourbridge to Kingswinford completely closed.”

West Midlands Police have been contacted for a comment.

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