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Ambulance crews called to Sandwell 'incident' - but it wasn't as it seemed

Ambulance crews called to an "incident" in Sandwell found no patients at the scene.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service staff attended Crankhall Lane, on the West Bromwich-Wednesbury border at about 8.46am on Friday (January 24).

On arrival however, no patients were found.

Crankhall Hall, near West Bromwich. Photo: Google
Crankhall Hall, near West Bromwich. Photo: Google

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene. 

"After a search of the area, no patients were found.”

A West Midlands Fire Service spokesman confirmed crews were not called to the scene.

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