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Walsall road reopens following vehicle fire

A road was closed for more than an hour following a vehicle fire in Walsall.

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The A454 Black Country Route was closed following a vehicle fire between the Eastbound slipways at Anson Junction, towards the M6 Junction 10 for Walsall

Emergency services, including West Midlands Police, rushed to the scene of the incident at around 5.40pm, with major disruption being reported along the route. 

Warning of the incident on X, roads watchdog West Midlands Roads, said: "A454 Black Country route between slips at Anson Junction - Eastbound towards M6 J10 Vehicle fire. Emergency services are on the scene.

"Plan Ahead: Allow extra time for your journey."

The road was closed for around an hour, with West Midlands Roads saying the road was clear at 7pm. 

On X, the roup said: "Distruption cleared. Road has reopened."

Emergency services have been approached for more information.