Morning commuters face chaos following Halesowen crash
Morning commuters were left facing heavy diversions following a collision that left a car on its roof.
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The A458 Mucklow Hill, Halesowen, was closed on Thursday morning as the result of a crash on the northbound stretch of the road.
The incident was first reported at around 6.57am, with drivers being urged to see other routes of travel.
On X, West Midlands Roads said: "A458 Mucklow Hill, Halesowen.
"Road closed northbound due to an RTC. Delays likely, allow extra time or use other routes. Manor Way will also be busier due to traffic avoiding the A458."
Bus travel was also diverted from the area, with the National Express West Midlands service 19 and X10 being forced to divert via Grange Road, Manor Way, Manor Lane and Kent Road.
The incident has since been cleared, with all routes reopening to regular traffic.
On X, National Express West Midlands said: "Mucklow Hill, Halesowen, is now clear of any incident.
"Services 19 and X10 will run normal line of route. Apologies for any distruption to your journey."
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that one man was found at the scene, however, he had not sustained any injuries and was discharged at the scene.
A spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an RTC on Mucklow Hill in Halesowen at around 5.15am. An ambulance was sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found one car had been involved in a collision and ended up on its roof.
"The driver, a man, was assessed by ambulance staff but was not injured and so was given self-care advice and discharged at the scene."
