Police investigating after car crash closes Midlands road
Police have launched an investigation following a crash in the Black Country that closed a road.
The smash took place on Long Lane in the Halesowen area of Dudley.
West Midlands Police said it was called to the scene at 12.40pm today.
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West Midlands Fire Service also sent two crews from Haden Cross and Woodgate Valley fire stations.
No one was seriously injured and police said enquiries are continuing.
The road was taped off while emergency services attended the scene.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said fire crews were called to the scene of the crash on Long Lane at 12.57pm.
"Two crews attended from Haden Cross and Woodgate Valley."
The spokesperson added fire crews left the scene with police.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added: "We were called to Long Lane in Halesowen at 12.40pm after a collision involving two vehicles.
"No one is believed to have been seriously injured, and enquiries are ongoing.
"The drivers have been spoken and enquiries continue."
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