A section of Haslucks Green Road was cordoned offHaslucks Green Road in Shirley is currently closed by WMFS

Haslucks Green Road in Shirley is currently closed by WMFS.(Image: Helen Morgan)

West Midlands Fire Service closed a road in both directions following a bus leak.

A precautionary 50 metre safety cordon was put in place after a pipe ruptured on a bus near the Asda on Haslucks Green Road in Shirley, around 2pm on Wednesday.

A National Express West Midlands mechanic is on the scene and the area cleared of passengers, traffic and pedestrians.

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Solihull Borough Council has been requested to assist with the clean-up.

Haslucks Green Road between A34 and Victoria Crescent was reopened around 4pm.

An image posted by Solihull Updates shows a cordon and cars being diverted by the fire service.

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NXWM posted on X: “Incident on Haslucks Green Road #Shirley Service 5, 27 and 49 will be diverting in both directions via: Stratford Road, Baldwins Lane (5/27) Newborough Road (49).

“Apologies for any disruption to your journey.”

There was said to be minimal disruption during the incident.

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