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Man 'seriously hurt' after van and motorbike crash near metro line in Wolverhampton

A man has been taken to hospital after a van and motorbike collided near to a metro line in Wolverhampton.

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The crash happened on Bilston Road near to the junction with Cable Street

The incident took place on the Bilston Road at the junction of Cable Street at around 8am on Thursday.

The crash stopped trams running along the line between St George's and Priestfield and caused a number of traffic delays in the area.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Two ambulances were sent to the scene after a number of 999 calls. The collision left both the road and the metro line blocked.

"The rider of the motorbike was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to New Cross Hospital with a number of serious but non life-threatening injuries."

The crash has halted trams between Wolverhampton St George's and Priestfield

The tram line is now clear but some delays remain on the route.