Traffic chaos as lane closed on major West Bromwich motorway island after lorry overturns

One lane remains closed on Kenrick Way Island in West Bromwich after a lorry overturned this afternoon (Tuesday 5 May).

West Midlands Fire Service said they were called to the incident shortly after 2:30pm and found a lorry overturned.

The service added that a man freed himself from the vehicle before crews arrived at the scene and he was discharged after a check from paramedics.

There is currently traffic chaos in the area as one lane remains closed.

The AA warns: “Road blocked and queueing traffic due to police incident on A4252 Telford Way Northbound from A457 Tollhouse Way to A4182 Kenrick Way.

“Initially reported closed southbound but sensors show it is closed Northbound, Kendrick way is closed Westbound.”

Kenrick Way in West Bromwich is a major dual-carriageway linking the M5 Junction 1 roundabout down towards the A41 in Smethwick.

West Midlands Fire Service said: “Shortly after 2.30pm on Tuesday (5 May), we responded to Kenrick Way Island, West Bromwich.

“A fire engine from West Bromwich attended, arriving within five minutes of being mobilised.

“A lorry had come to rest on the pavement. One man freed himself from the vehicle before we arrived at the scene and was discharged after a check from paramedics.

“Firefighters made the vehicle safe and remain in attendance whilst vehicle recovery takes place.

“One lane remains closed. Police colleagues are also in attendance, supporting with traffic management.”