Birmingham New Road was shut in both directions following the crash
Police have sealed off Oldbury roads following a serious crash(Image: Google )
Police have sealed off several roads in Oldbury following a serious crash.
The crash happened on New Birmingham Road, at the junction of Hilton Road, just after 2.30pm this afternoon, September 19.
Birmingham New Road was shut in both directions.
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Lower City Road, Tower Road and Hilton Road were also closed.
Bus services were being diverted.
Sandwell Police wrote on Facebook at around 5pm: “We’re currently at the scene of a serious collision on New Birmingham Road at the junction of Hilton Road in Oldbury.
Police have sealed off Oldbury roads following a serious crash(Image: Google )
“We were called to reports of a collision at just after 2.30pm this afternoon (19 September).
“We would ask people to avoid the area at this time and find alternative route.
“The following roads remain closed: Birmingham New Road, Lower City Road, Tower Road and Hilton Road.”
The latest update on traffic tracker Inrix reads: “A4123 New Birmingham Road in both directions blocked.
“Slow traffic due to accident investigation work from Tower Road (Tividale) to Lower City Road (Oldbury) following an accident early Friday afternoon.
“Diversion for local buses.”
We have contacted West Midlands Police for comment.