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Man taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on major Dudley road

A man was taken to hospital and two others were checked over by ambulance crews after a crash involving multiple vehicles.

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The collision, involving two cars and a van, took place on the A461 Duncan Edward's Way Bypass southbound, in Dudley, on Monday.

Two ambulances were called to the scene at 11.51am where they assessed three men, one of which was taken to hospital.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Two occupants, two men, were assessed and found to have sustained minor injuries. Both were discharged on scene.

"A third man was assessed and conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further checks."

The crash happened on Duncan Edwards Way southbound. Photo: Google

The Duncan Edwards Way Bypass was partially closed on Monday afternoon as a result of the crash.

Motorists were warned of heavy traffic, which tailed back to the A4123 New Birmingham Road.

At about 1.25pm, West Midlands Roads urged drivers to allow extra time to travel.

Writing to X, formerly Twitter, it said: "A461 Duncan Edward's Way Bypass (Outbound).

"Road traffic collision. Heavy congestion and delays in the area. Allow extra travel time."

In a later update at around 3.30pm, West Midlands Roads said the incident had cleared.

Bus services were also disrupted as a result of the crash.

At 2.40pm, National Express West Midlands said services 2/A, 74, 87 and 126 were delayed due to heavy traffic on the road.

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