According to West Midlands Roads, this was due to a "police incident" and National Highways confirmed it involved the Central Motorway Police Group. Police said the occupants of the 4x4 then set the car on fire and fled the scene. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called shortly after 3am today to a lorry crash at Junction 10 of the M6 at Walsall. An investigation has been launched after shots were fired and a car was torched on a residential street in Walsall. Today at 11:27 PM. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Delays of 50 minutes are still being reported two hours after the crash on the M6. Congestion to J6 A38(M) (Spaghetti Junction) and on the M5 to J1 A41 (West Bromwich) as traffic struggles to join the M6. All three emergency services were spotted on Cobden Street in Palfrey this afternoon, Tuesday, May 4. Weve already recovered CCTV and continue to work at the scene today.. Travel time is 50 minutes. MNA Group Digital Editor at Express & Star and Shropshire Star. The force issued a section 60 notice for the town centre, meaning officers have greater powers to stop and search people they suspect might be carrying a weapon. Congestion is to Junction 6 A38(M) (Spaghetti Junction) and on the other side back to Junction 10A M54 due to onlookers. Status: Currently Active. All lanes have been re-opened.". The 51-year-old was found dead at his home on Broad Lane in Walsall. West Midlands Police said the occupants of a 4x4 torched their car and fled. Walsall 0-0 Crewe Alexandra. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. Emergency services - including an air ambulance - were called to Lower Rushall Street just after 10am this morning (July 13). An update on travel website Inrix says: "Very slow traffic due to earlier accident on M6 Northbound at J9 A461 Wood Green Road (Wednesbury). Officers were seen knocking doors, and forensic teams dressed in white overalls were also seen probing the incident. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Rushall from the BBC . The victim, aged in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men . James Delaney, 42, on Monday pleaded guilty to assault by beating an emergency worker, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. Congestion to J6 A38(M) (Spaghetti Junction) and on the other side back to J10A M54 due to onlookers. Sign up for breaking news email alerts from us. A woman was also taken to hospital after being injured in a collision. More information to follow. Latest News in Walsall in West Midlands, England, UK - InYourArea WS1 1DG RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Walsall Please rate this website National News Stunning Northern Lights light up Britain's skies - 'just beautiful to watch and share' 5 hours ago Anyone with information is asked to contact the force. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Walsall from the BBC @WMPolice are in attendance. The 51-year-old was found dead at his home on Broad Lane in Walsall A 24-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered at a house. Id ask people planning on travelling into Walsall town centre to think about their journey today as the area around the scene on the High Street is closed while we investigate.. #ClearedWM The collision has cleared but delays still remain as part of the aftermath of the incident pic.twitter.com/loEzAaSQGv. One man, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "I'm not really shocked [to see the road taped off]. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. Comments. "One patient, a man, was already out of the vehicle and was treated by ambulance staff for minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene.". Stoke & Staffordshire. Police will be using section 60 powers across Walsall today to give officers the ability to stop and search people without the need for specific grounds. Tributes were paid to the casualty, now identified. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. The victim, aged in his 20s, was assaulted in the centre of Walsall at. 1 day ago 1d. Travel website Inrix says: "Long delays and queueing traffic for seven miles due to earlier accident on M6 Northbound at J9 A461 Wood Green Road (Wednesbury). Facebook. 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Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. Police search garden for human remains after reports of child death. Police have shut down a busy junction near the town centre following a crash involving a cyclist and a car. All lanes have been re-opened. Covering the M1, M4, M5, M6, M25, M40, M60, M62 and more. A stretch of the M6 motorway remains shut after a lorry crashed through the central barrier. There are delays of 60 minutes above normal travel times on approach. Five men arrested after spate of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffs Five men are in police custody today after a string of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire overnight - with one premises being attacked using a stolen forklift truck. A 24-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered at a house. The case relates to an incident which took place in Middle Piece Way in Willenhall town centre on February 22 last year resulting in West Midlands Police issuing an appeal to find Delaney. ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, BBC Happy Valley star apologises to the nation over controversial scene, Sophie Rundle also starred as Peaky Blinders' Ada Shelby for all six series, Bridgerton-style Georgian mansion on the market for just 130k - but it needs some work. Traffic is stopped in both directions on the #M6 between J10 (#Walsall) and J10A (#M54) due to an @CMPG led incident. We invited students from secondary schools across Walsall to an open day at Bloxwich Police Station to offer them the chance to learn more about policing. Updated 15:08, 13 JUL 2021. In a statement West Midlands Police said a 4x4 crashed into a stationary black VW Golf at the junction with King Street, leaving one occupant and a female pedestrian injured. Today at 1:34 PM. West Midlands Police set up multiple cordons along the road as an investigation got underway into the incident. Football fans driving to the Hawthorns to watch West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers faced severe disruption on the roads on Wednesday evening. . A crash took place at the junction of King Street and Cobden Street injuring one occupant and a female pedestrian. Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then tick the Black Country Live Email updates box. "The fire that involved two cars and a property was extinguished quickly by crews at the scene.". It comes after a crash closed two lanes northbound between Junction 9 for Wednesbury and 10 for Walsall. However, despite their best efforts it sadly became apparent nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed dead at the scene. For everything else get in touch via Live Chat on our website 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime. The man's cause of death is yet to be ascertained and a post-mortem examination is due to take place later, the force added. 4h. Premier League. This is a live blog and we will bring you updates as we get them. 3 days ago 3d. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Bloxwich from the BBC . According to West Midlands Roads, this was due to a "police incident" and National Highways confirmed it involved the Central Motorway Police Group. Travel time is 30 minutes. Another occupant was unhurt. Thank you for your patience, please have a safe journey. Cops were called to a stabbing in Walsall, West Midlands just after 3.30pm. Police said: "I understand its a shocking and disturbing incident, but I do believe the people in the cars were targeting each other.". Reason: Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Travel time is 15 minutes. See our featured businesses in Willenhall. 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"Two other patients, a man and a child, were assessed for the effects of the smoke inhalation and discharged at the scene.". Congestion to roads through the town centre including Walhouse Road, Holtshill Road and Union Street. Read about our approach to external linking. The crash happened on the northbound carriageway between Wednesbury and Walsall earlier this afternoon. Anyone who might have witnessed the incident or recorded it on dashcam footage is being urged to contact police. The latest news, comment and entertainment listings from towns and villages across the Walsall borough | News, sport, business, education and more. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Brownhills from the BBC . The scene of a serious crash is still cordoned off following the incident at around 10am this morning (July 13). The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Stay abreast with the very latest from the region with our Black Country Email Updates. Police have closed Darlaston Road between Woden Road West and Bilston Road. I understand its a shocking and disturbing incident, but I do believe the people in the cars were targeting each other.". Were supporting the victims family at this awful time, and are working hard to identify those responsible. A TEENAGE boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the street in the middle of the afternoon today. Another occupant was unhurt. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Attack described by police as vicious and targetted, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 8 hours ago The M6 was closed in both directions between Junction 10a for the M54 and Junction 10 for Walsall. Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall . Both directions on Lower Rushall Street have been shut following a serious collision. The property is 'in need of modernisation' - but is a steal at the price. 5,109 talking about this. The matter was adjourned and Delaney, of Lydney Close, Willenhall, was remanded in custody to be sentenced on March 30 in Stafford. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. The blaze spread to the VW Golf and to a nearby house. 19 firefighters were sent and put out a blaze which had spread to two cars and a property. Det Insp Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: Its very early in the investigation, but this appears to be a targeted and vicious attack involving a group of men carrying weapons. Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. Video, 00:01:31, Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly, An audacious heist that stunned Britain. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. The St Matthew's Police team tweeted: "We currently have the road blocked from Arboretum traffic lights up to Ablewell Street due to a serious RTC. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between Wednesbury and Walsall. "Officers attended and supported the fire and ambulance . We currently have the road blocked from Arboretum traffic lights up to Ablewell Street due to a serious RTC. The property is 'in need of modernisation' - but is a steal at the price. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. Delays building in both directions. 8h. Two fire engines from Walsall, one from West Brom and one from Willenhall were sent. 5 days ago 5d. Lanes three and four (of four) are closed.". A man has suffered gunshot injuries following today's incident on Cobden Street. Armed police descended on a Walsall road where two cars and a house caught fire and a man was shot on Tuesday afternoon. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. In a statement, a spokeswoman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "We can confirm that four crews attended this incident just after 1pm today - two fire engines from Walsall, one from West Bromwich and one from Willenhall (19 firefighters). Horrific v Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. Police are still present at the scene of an incident on Cobden Street in Walsall. BlackCountryLive is waiting for statements from the police and ambulance service. Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall . 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