A CAR has hit a canal bridge in Wordsley this evening (Thursday).

Brierley Hill Road is closed in both directions between Bevan Road and Moor Street following the accident near the Samson and Lion pub.

A spokesman for Dudley Fire Station tweeted to say that four children and two adults were involved, adding: “As you can see from the front windscreen, it's so important to wear your seatbelts.”

Delays are expected.

Elsewhere on the roads, all lanes are now open on the M5 northbound following a crash between J5 and J4a. No serious injuries were reported.

One lane of Birmingham New Road in Tividale is closed due to sewer works.

Traffic queues are building on Pedmore Road, Lye, which is busier than usual.

Temporary traffic lights are in place along Comberton Road, Kidderminster, due to roadworks.

Traffic is slow in Stafford Street, Dudley.

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