DELAYS are expected close to the Black Country Living Museum following a collision at a busy junction.
The accident happened at the junction of Tipton Road and the Birmingham New Road this afternoon (July 9).
A diversion route is in place to Burnt Tree, with delays of up to 40 minutes expected, while Tipton Road is blocked while the vehicles are recovered.
⛔ Tipton Road towards Dudley is blocked whilst the vehicles are recovered. 40-minute delays on diversion towards Burnt Tree. pic.twitter.com/V7sBU2ddAv
— West Midlands Roads (@WMRoads) July 9, 2020
It is not yet known if anybody was injured in the smash.
Bus routes on the road have also been affected, with the number 11 and 11A buses following a diversion into the town centre.
#Diversion: Due to a Road Traffic Collision on Tipton Road, by the Black Country Museum, these services are on the following diversion 11, 11A.
— NX West Midlands (@nxwestmidlands) July 9, 2020
Towards Dudley: Birmingham New Road, Birmingham Road, Castle Gate Island.
Towards Walsall: Normal Line of Route.
West Midlands Police have been contacted for more information.
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