Two injured as crash involving car and van shuts Wolverhampton's Cannock Road
Two people were injured, one critically, when a car and a van collided on a main road in Wolverhampton today, leading to delays for motorists.
Emergency services were called to Cannock Road at around 8.20am, forcing the closure of the road at Cross Street North.
One person was taken to Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital, and another to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
West Midlands Police said the van driver has been taken to hospital in a critical condition and the driver of the Hyundai suffered a head injury.
The force said: "A section of Cannock Road has been closed between Cross Street North and Cambridge Street while investigations continue.
"Anyone with information can call the collision investigation unit on 101 or via email"
The road opened again early on Thursday afternoon.