Bus Careered Into Bus Stop on Icy Perry Barr Road
A West Midlands Travel bus crashed into a bus stop on Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, turning the city’s streets into a winter nightmare. Icy conditions made the roads a hazard zone, causing havoc for commuters.
Rush Hour Chaos on Route 997
The smash happened just before 10am on the No. 997 service from Walsall to Birmingham. The early Friday rush was thrown into turmoil as the bus lost control on the freezing roads.
Ice Forces Major Bus Route Changes
National Express West Midlands has scrambled to reroute or cancel at least a dozen services amid the frost. Passengers faced lengthy delays as the frosty mayhem gripped the region.
Good news: no one was hurt in the Perry Barr crash.
Amber Cold Weather Warning in Force
The UK Health Security Agency has slapped an Amber Cold Weather Alert on the West Midlands from 8am Friday 2 January through to 10am Friday 9 January.
Commuters are urged to stay updated and travel with extra caution during the icy spell to avoid more road chaos.
