The HGV crashed with a car and came to rest on its side after the driver "suffered a medical episode at the wheel" in the early hours of Tuesday morning (February 28). READ MORE:Flowers laid at scene of motorcycle crash which killed teenager. The footballer died 15 days after a plane crash in Munich, Germany, on February 6, 1958, which took the lives of 23 people overall. Joshua Parkes, 21, the car's driver, and rear seat passenger Lucy Tibbetts, 16, both died when their yellow Skoda Fabia crashed on Bromley Lane in Dudley at around 8.50pm yesterday. February 2023 Archived Traffic Reports and Accidents . Speaking for the first time, Mr Yousef's cousin, Khadidja Fadoul, said: "It's very difficult when you see a loved one killed in such a horrific way. More info/updates: https://t.co/Srm05CeOIp2 hour delay and 4 miles of congestion northbound from J71 hour delay and 3 miles of congestion southbound from J10a pic.twitter.com/VLCjloP4Go, At the roundabout take the second exit on to the southbound entry slip-road. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. UPDATE#M6 both ways within J10 #WalsallROAD CLOSED due to a collision earlier.More info/updates: https://t.co/Srm05CeOIp2 hour delay and 4 miles of congestion northbound from J72 hour delay and 4 miles of congestion southbound from J10a pic.twitter.com/7chYngw5jt. , updated He says officers "must consider that the baby has come to serious harm". . The #M6 northbound within J10 #Walsall is now OPEN.Lanes 2 and 3 remain closed at scene.There are delays of at least 30 minutes between J8 and J10. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Highways bosses reopened the southbound stretch of the route at 4pm, and were in the process of opening up the northbound section later on Tuesday with long delays facing motorists. Police now believe that there were two motorbikes in the area and had been riding around for some time before the crash. . The incident also caused delays on the M5. Onwards and upwards.'. He said these members of his community had escaped genocide there only to die in England. Ministry of Justice data shows 322 under 18-year-olds handled by West Midlands Police entered the criminal justice system for the first time in the year to September - a 77 per cent decline from . The M6 at Walsall remains closed almost 12 hours after a lorry crashed and overturned. A trucker was trapped as his HGV overturned - blocking the M6 - after "suffering a medical episode at the wheel", the ambulance service said. If you need to get in touch with your local police force in an emergency dial 999 or in a. National Highways said it does not have an estimated time for the M6 to reopen but it is likely to be closed until this evening. 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Two hours of delays are still being reported on the M6 northbound and one hour of queues southbound. The latest Stourbridge news stories from the West Midlands area. MORE than 2,000 passengers have been fined for ticket-less travel across the West Midlands in the first month of the minimum 100 fines. A new supermarket option is being planned for the Midlands. In a statement for the crash on Thursday (February 23), West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a two-vehicle RTC on the A46 at 4.10pm. The crash was Thursday night near the West Virginia/Virginia line, according to the Hardy County Sheriff's Office. Football. West Midlands Ambulance Service told Birmingham Live: "One person has died and four others were taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Pelsall last night. Photos from National Highways show the overturned lorry on the M6. The #M6 remains closed northbound within J10 #Walsall We are removing the closure now. The driver had suffered a medical episode at the wheel and was taken to hospital. The lorry has overturned and come to rest on its side. "In total, our response included 15 firefighters and three fire engines, with crews attending from stations including Willenhall, Bilston and Tipton. 'Our thoughts go out to the families of all those involved at this time.'. During disruption, we'll let you know what the situation is as quickly as we can. National Highways West Midlands said it was removing the closure now. he would not have been killed had his attacker been referred to mental health services the month before. #UPDATE Delays of 60-90 minutes remain on the M6. "Upon arrival, we found the driver of the lorry who is believed to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel. In the roadworks area. N.B. Bus services operated by National Express West Midlands are being affected by the M6 incident. Please allow plenty of extra time if travelling in the area this morning. The lorry crashed with a car and ended up on its side after the driver "had a medical episode at the wheel". Boots revamp pushed back a month due to 'unforeseen circumstances', Bosses are carrying out refurbishment to 'update and modernise' the store - but shoppers will have to wait a little while longer, 2 hour delay and 9 miles of congestion northbound from J6, 2 hour delay and 8 miles of congestion southbound from J11. National Highways West Midlands said it is working to reopen the northbound carriageway. Further details of the patients, including ages, are yet to be released by the authorities. National Highways says: "Before the lorry can be righted and recovered its load of parcels needs to be removed. Norton Road connects Walsall with Little Wyrley and Norton Canes in Staffordshire in the north. Photos from this afternoon show the traffic queueing on the M6. Set, family, friends and colleagues. William Cole For Mailonline. A young man curled up in front of a tiled tunnel wall. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. The lorry ended up on its side following the crash (Image: Highways England) There were long delays on the M6 overnight as a lorry overturned after a driver . "We left the scene at 4.08am with West Midlands Police and National Highways still in attendance.". "We were called at 11:54pm to reports of collision involving two cars at the junction of Norton Road and Wolverhampton Road. Ferrari driver who caused five-car smash in Halesowen banned - and now has to get Ubers to work, City centre drone footage reveals extent of huge fire 'that looked like nuclear bomb'. The lorry has overturned and come to rest on its side. Updated coverage of all Dudley news - from The Dudley News . Northbound will be open soon and the central reservation has been made safe and repairs will be carried out later; will affect people heading to football games tonight. Relevance is automatically assessed so some headlines not qualifying as West Midlands news might appear - please feel free to contact us regarding any persistent issues. The officer was sent to investigate an overdose around 4 a.m. Saturday and found a person inside a car still behind the wheel. There is no current estimated time for the M6 to reopen following the crash. His family said he was released without their knowledge on 20 January. Boy, 12, killed after his e-scooter collided with bus named. The 19-year-old lost his life following the crash in Longford Road. He was sectioned in December last year and admitted to the Oleaster Centre in Birmingham after setting fire to his accommodation. Two vehicles collided at a busy junction in the Pelsall area of Walsall, West Midlands, just before midnight on Wednesday. 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. Mr Ahmed arrived in the UK in 2020 as an asylum seeker. Updated coverage of all Stourbridge news - from The Stourbridge News . Three arrested in Tipton after car stolen with pet dog inside. The M6 is set to remain closed into this evening. In an alert at 3.42am, National Highways: West Midlands tweeted: "Traffic is stopped in both directions on the M6 within J10 Walsall due to a collision involving a lorry and a car. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Daily News will no longer publish Dilbert. The force initially said officers had seen the vehicle moments before the crash but did not speak with the occupants or pursue the car. A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "In total, our response included 15 firefighters and three fire engines, with crews attending from stations including Willenhall, Bilston and Tipton.". Highways bosses said. Read Austin car accident and crash death reports of 2021 here.. . "A third man was treated for potentially serious injuries whilst two more were treated for injuries not believed to be serious. Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved | Delays of two hours are now being reported on the M6. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. "Officers attended and supported the fire and ambulance services to make the scene safe. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. WEST MIDLANDS Three teenagers injured as shots fired during large gathering. "Congestion to J11 (Cannock) southbound, around five miles, and northbound for four miles back to M5 (M6 Interchange) and J7 (Great Barr) M5 is busy around J1 (West Bromwich / Birmingham) in both directions as people avoid the M6 closure. Please consider delaying your journey if possible. 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She said: "I could tell there were a lot of frustrated drivers, a lot of people beeping at each other, even though there's nowhere to go. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. 'I'd urge anyone who saw the Skoda driving in the area last night, or who may have captured anything on dash-cam footage, to get in touch with us as soon as possible.'. Front seat. Stay informed. Parents of teen killed by drink driver blast justice 'shambles' after getting 'no support' A514; Once complete the lorry will be righted and then recovered. Here is an image of the overturned lorry which has caused the delays. Lanes 2 and 3 are closed northbound and lane 3 is closed southbound on the #M6 within J10 #Walsall for emergency barrier repairs following an earlier collision.There are no delays. The penalty charge increase - to 100 plus the price of the original ticket - was introduced on January 23 and West Midlands Railway (WMR) enforcement officers have been out and about across the network since then. Floral tributes have today been left at the scene of the crash where investigators worked through the night to clear the road and collect evidence. Only one lane was open to lead people off at Junction 10, but from there the entire M6 was closed. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. He was assessed and had sustained non-life threatening injuries. Delays of about 30 minutes on local routes have been reported after the crash on the M6. Delays are building on approach. The Midlands Air Ambulance, police and firefighters were called to the A51 close to Aston Marina near Stone. Listen out for on-board and station announcements, check customer information screens or use the Help Points at our stations. Mr Parkes replied: 'Probably. A relative of Mr Ahmed said the way he was treated by providers was unfair. In December 1839, four men were crushed when a coal mine roof collapsed underground; between two and three thousand mourners attended the funeral procession. and News. ", #M6 is CLOSED in BOTH directions within J10 (Walsall / Wolverhampton) due to a serious accident - Road not expected to fully re-open before 10:30 - Latest @ https://t.co/O29O0z1gb6 pic.twitter.com/In1zdcNYL9, UPDATE#M6 both directions within J10 #WalsallROAD CLOSED within junction due to a collision earlier where a lorry crossed through the central reservation.Traffic is being diverted via the junction roundabout.SEVERE DELAYS - 60 min delay southbound and 45 mins northbound. We sent five ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and a HART paramedic to the scene. A 51 West Midlands Accident reports with live updates from the DOT, the News, and our Reporters on A51 West Midlands. 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It is believed the HGV driver suffered a medical episode at the wheel in the early hours of Tuesday. Motorcyclist taken to hospital after Stourbridge crash. pic.twitter.com/hf2ym66Ghr. The other motorbike left the scene. By clicking 'Create Account and Subscribe' you agree to us creating an account for you and subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice. 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