Bad parking on Midlands street diverts hospital bus route
Bus passengers face delays in the West Midlands today due to 'inconsiderate drivers'.
Cars have been 'badly parked' on a street, meaning that buses cannot pass through the road.
As a result, bus operators have had to divert the service so it continue running uninterrupted.
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The bad parking has occurred on Glover Street in West Bromwich, according to National Express West Midlands.
It has affected the No 89 route which runs along the run between West Bromwich and the Midland Met Hospital in Smethwick.
The 89 will be diverting in both directions via Kendrick Way.
NX West Midlands apologised to passengers affected by the disruption.
Taking to X/Twitter, the operator warned of the disruption taking place today.
In a message posted at 1.33pm today (March 8), the operator wrote: "Service disruption.
"Due to an badly parked cars blocking Glover Street, West Bromwich.
"89 will be diverting both directions by using Kendrick Way.
"We apologise for any disruption to your journey."
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