09-05-2025
Major city road shuts due to serious fire
A major route into a city was partly shut as crews tackled a fire at a hostel.
The fire prompted the closure of the A456 Hagley Road in Harborne, Birmingham, causing traffic to back up from B4182 Sandon Road to Meadow Road.
The fire started just before 04:30 BST with at least six fire crews going to the hostel and motorists were advised to avoid the area. The road has since reopened.
West Midlands Police said the fire had been put out, but officers remained at the scene. "We are working with West Midlands Fire Service to establish the cause," it added.
West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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