BUS services from Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen to Birmingham city centre have been hit by delays following flooding on Hagley Road this morning (December 13).

A burst water pipe under Hagley Road burst last night, causing serious flooding this morning.

Hagley Road is now closed from the Plough and Harrow hotel to the city centre and drivers have been advised to avoid the area.

The road is a the major route for buses travelling to the city centre from Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen.

The 9, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 13B, 126, X8 and X10 services are all delayed and have been diverted at Hagley Road to reach the city centre.

National Express West Midlands have advised passengers to expect delays and to allow extra time to travel.

Services are being diverted to the city centre via Hagley Road, Monument Road, Ladywood Middleway, Sandpits and Great Charles Street.