Road reopened after tree fell outside Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital
A fallen tree by a busy road near the entrance to Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital caused disruption and forced traffic to divert.
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Wolverhampton Road was closed in both directions between New Cross Avenue and Graiseley Avenue after the tree fell just before 7am on Tuesday and remained closed for about an hour and a half before the tree was removed.
Wolverhampton Council said at the time on social media: "A fallen tree outside New Cross Hospital has closed Wolverhampton Road in both directions.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area while it is cleared. Please allow extra time for your journey this morning."
Bus services were diverted as a result of the closure.
National Express West Midlands said: Service 59 is diverted in both directions via New Cross Avenue, Wednesfield Way, Bentley Bridge Way and Well Lane.
"Apologies for any inconvenience caused."
The road was later declared reopened at 8.24am and West Midlands Roads messaged to say the tree had been removed.
The message on social media read: "At Wolverhampton Road in Wednesfield, the fallen tree has been cleared."
