Crash in Wednesfield between bus and car causes delays for passengers and motorists

Motorists in Wednesfield faced disruption this morning (March 15) and buses were diverted after an accident involving a bus and a car.

The accident happened at around noon at The Griffiths Drive Island at the junction with Linthouse Lane and Whitehouse Avenue in Ashmore Park when a car hit a bus. 

Witnesses said the driver of the car ran off and the bus driver was injured, with Linthouse Lane from the island to the junction with nearby Kitchen Lane closed off for over an hour whilst recovery work took place.

National Express West Midlands tweeted of diversions on the number 69 route which runs between Walsall and Wolverhampton although all services they say are now running to route.

West Midlands Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and NX West Midlands have been approached for comment.