Daniel Walton

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The #M50 eastbound is closed between J2 #Ledbury and J1 #Twyning due to an overturned vehicle.

Traffic on the westbound carriageway is being held for air ambulance.

All emergency services are on scene.

Currently no delays or congestion on the approach.

Updates to follow.

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Many of the police vehicles have now left the scene of the fatal Whitmore Reans shooting, however, a cordon remains in place and officers remain in the community while enquiries continue.

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Police continue to watch the cordon in Whitmore Reans following the fatal shooting this morning.

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Residents have called for the return of the Whitmore Reans police station after the fatal shooting in their area.

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Residents of Wolverhampton have called for support from the police following a fatal shooting.

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Residents of the Whitmore Reans are seen walking by the police cordon with fear in their faces.

They talk of being scared to live in the area and the repeated violence they experience.

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A West Midlands Police weapon surrender bin sits only meters down the road from the fatal Wolverhampton shooting.

If used, one life may have been saved.

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The fatal shooting in Wolverhampton took place only seconds away from a popular play area.

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Forensics have been spotted at the scene of a fatal shooting in Wolverhampton. @ExpressandStar

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Dozens of police vehicles remain at the scene of a fatal shooting in Wolverhampton.

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@nxwestmidlands Hiya. Can we know what road the roadworks are taking place on? Thnx

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@picopugh @bbcwm Hi Ian, hope you are safe and well. Would I be able to use this image in my coverage for the Express and Star? Thank you.

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@Trafficwmp @SandwellPolice Fantastic work! Is there a reference number so we can follow this up in the Express and Star?

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Experts are testing the water in Walsall for chemicals that can be harmful and even fatal to humans. https://t.co/sBLtqbuluL

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One lifelong angler who's been using the Walsall canal system since he was a boy said: "If you stand here long enough you can actually see them come to the surface. It's terrible." https://t.co/YIu7eKRsHp

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@BrierleyHillWMP Who needs enemies with friends like that! Could we get a reference number to chase this further?

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@CMPG Hi team, shocking! Can get a reference number for this so we can get more information?

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@SWMFireControl @StaffsFire Hi. Can we know which area of Eccleshore this fire relates too at all? Thank you.

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If you've not seen it yet then check out https://t.co/R7hPgh1qVS - Live CCTV images from every motorway! (via @MotorwayCameras)

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@DelvesWMP Amazing work! Can we get a log number for this incident so we can get more information?