A COACH caught on on fire in Halesowen this morning causing delays in rush hour traffic. 

The vehicle was blocking the road approaching Earls island, near Earls High School, at around 9am this morning (Wednesday December 14). 

The coach is believed to have been taking students to Halesowen College. 

West Midlands Roads tweeted: "Due to a coach fire at the junction of Stourbridge Road and High Street at the island.

"The island is restricted, causing delays around the town."