A WOMAN has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being found in Netherton Reservoir.

Emergency services are reported to have been based at the reservoir off Highbridge Road this evening (Tuesday, January 14), after a woman was spotted in the water.

The woman has been rushed to hospital and officers are continuing to search the area, a force spokesperson confirmed.

A spokesperson from West Midlands Police said: "We currently have officers at Netherton Reservoir, Dudley, after a woman was spotted in the water. She has been taken to hospital in a serious condition. Police continue to search the area."