Oldbury road shut near Birchfield Island after building damaged

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A major road was closed in the Black Country after a nearby building was damaged amid heavy gusts from Storm Eunice.

The building on Park Street, Oldbury, led to the A4034 Churchbridge from Birchley Island being shut at around 11am by police.

The road was back open around an hour later.

Sandwell Council's Highways Team tweeted: "We are aware of a damaged building on Park Street just off Churchbridge.

"The team are working with emergency services to make the area safe."

West Midlands Police officers were at the scene and the force has been contacted for further details.

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