Road closed after bin lorry and car crash in Walsall
A car and a council bin lorry have crashed blocking a road in Walsall.
Leamore Lane, in Leamore, was closed to traffic between the junctions of Odell Road and Darwin Road after the collision.
There is congestion building up in the area, and motorists are advised to take a different route.
The crash involved a dark blue Vauxhall and a Walsall Council bin lorry.
Walsall Council posted on its Facebook page to alert drivers about the road closure earlier.
It said: "Please be aware that Leamore Lane in Walsall is currently closed to through traffic between the junctions of Odell Road and Darwin Road due to a road traffic collision and there is congestion in the surrounding area.
"Drivers are advised to avoid the area wherever possible."
West Midlands Police have been contacted for comment.
It is not known if anyone was injured in the smash.
