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Emergency services rush to scene in Walsall following concerns for woman

Emergency services rushed to the scene of an incident in Walsall following concerns for a woman on the roof of a building. 

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Police were called to Walsall Road, Darlaston on Sunday evening and a cordon remained in place this morning. 

West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed it was called to the scene at 9.32am on Monday (December 16).

The hazardous area response team, which includes specialist paramedics, were among the ambulance staff who remained at the scene as of around 11am.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to Walsall Road, Darlaston, at around 10.20pm last night (Sun) following concerns for a woman on the roof of a building. 

"A cordon is in place on Walsall Road and neighbouring streets as we work to resolve the incident."

Walsall Road near Darlaston. Photo: Google
Walsall Road near Darlaston. Photo: Google

National Express West Midlands warned passengers of the disruption on the road just after 7.30am.

Writing to X, formerly Twitter, the regional bus company said services 34, 37 and 39 were affected by an "incident".

It added they had been diverted in both directions via Park Lane, Manor House Road and Darlaston Road.