Comments. Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall . One man, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "I'm not really shocked [to see the road taped off]. pic.twitter.com/dn0wndDhnB. In a statement, a spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We can confirm that four crews attended this incident just after 1pm today - two fire engines from Walsall, one from West Bromwich and one from Willenhall (19 firefighters). Inspector Jon-Paul Kyffin, of. James Delaney, 42, on Monday pleaded guilty to assault by beating an emergency worker, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. To report crime call 999 in. West Midlands Police said the occupants of a 4x4 torched their car and fled. Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall . Start your Independent Premium subscription today. An investigation has been launched after shots were fired and a car was torched on a residential street in Walsall. The 51-year-old was found dead at his home on Broad Lane in Walsall. We invited students from secondary schools across Walsall to an open day at Bloxwich Police Station to offer them the chance to learn more about policing. "Officers attended and supported the fire and ambulance . A crash took place at the junction of King Street and Cobden Street injuring one occupant and a female pedestrian. As with the M6, travellers were being urged to allow extra time for their journeys. Travel time is 50 minutes. This image shows traffic building up on the M6 at Wednesbury after the crash. Latest News in Walsall in West Midlands, England, UK - InYourArea WS1 1DG RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Walsall Please rate this website National News Stunning Northern Lights light up Britain's skies - 'just beautiful to watch and share' 5 hours ago Walsall Police @WalsallPolice Do NOT use Twitter to report crime. Our live coverage on today's incident has now ended. Congestion is to Junction 6 A38(M) (Spaghetti Junction) and on the other side back to Junction 10A M54 due to onlookers. The order will remain in force throughout the day. West Midlands Police said a large part of the town centre remained sealed off on Saturday. VideoAn audacious heist that stunned Britain. A woman has been given medical assistance at the scene of a serious crash in Walsall - just outside the town centre. Birmingham & Black Country. A woman cyclist has died following a collision with a car this morning. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between Wednesbury and Walsall. "Delays also back along the M5 to J2 A4123 (Oldbury) as traffic struggles to join the M6. Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers team news. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: On arrival we discovered one patient, a woman, who was the cyclist. Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly. "One patient, a man, was already out of the vehicle and was treated by ambulance staff for minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene.". Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via live chat on the force's website or call 101, quoting log 2022 of May 4. 3 days ago 3d. Thank you for your patience, please have a safe journey. Attribution. The M5 junction 1 island at West Bromwich was reportedly gridlocked, leading to congestion on all approaches. #ClearedWM The collision has cleared but delays still remain as part of the aftermath of the incident pic.twitter.com/loEzAaSQGv. Lanes three and four (of four) are closed.". Travel time is 30 minutes. "Two other patients, a man and a child, were assessed for the effects of the smoke inhalation and discharged at the scene.". It is delivered free of charge direct to your email inbox seven days a week, giving you all the news you need from across the region at your fingertips. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called shortly after 3am today to a lorry crash at Junction 10 of the M6 at Walsall. Traffic was eventually released at around 7:05pm once the police incident was concluded, but there was still several miles of congestion southbound and northbound. Travellers were asked to allow extra time for their journeys. The scene of a serious crash is still cordoned off following the incident at around 10am this morning (July 13). Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. Travel time is 35 minutes. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. The property is 'in need of modernisation' - but is a steal at the price. 4h. The latest news, comment and entertainment listings from towns and villages across the Walsall borough | News, sport, business, education and more. @WMPolice are in attendance. Traffic is stopped in both directions on the #M6 between J10 (#Walsall) and J10A (#M54) due to an @CMPG led incident. The force issued a section 60 notice for the town centre, meaning officers have greater powers to stop and search people they suspect might be carrying a weapon. Police have closed a major junction just outside of Walsall town centre following a serious collision. Here you'll see the latest updates and news including appeals to help find suspects and missing persons. Another said they had heard someone had been shot. West Midlands Police. "Lanes three and four (of four) were closed.". 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Walsall 0-0 Crewe Alexandra. MNA Group Digital Editor at Express & Star and Shropshire Star. Videos posted on social media showed flames leaping from two cars which had reportedly been deliberately set on fire. Police are still present at the scene of an incident on Cobden Street in Walsall. "There are delays of 60 minutes above normal travel times on approach. Det Insp Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: Its very early in the investigation, but this appears to be a targeted and vicious attack involving a group of men carrying weapons. Police have closed Darlaston Road between Woden Road West and Bilston Road. A TEENAGE boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the street in the middle of the afternoon today. We currently have the road blocked from Arboretum traffic lights up to Ablewell Street due to a serious RTC. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Rushall from the BBC . 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