Woman Seriously Injured in Dudley Shooting Through Property Window

West Midlands Police have urged drivers to seek alternative routes following the closure of Priory Road, Dudley after a shooting that left a woman with serious injuries.

The force has said that the route will be 'closed for some time' while officers carry out enquiries in the area, advising drivers to avoid the area.

A bullet hole was seen in the window of a property in Priory Road. Photos from the scene shows holes in the windows of a residential property where the police have taped off a section of the street.

Priory Road is closed following an \"incident\"

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: \"An investigation has been launched after a woman was shot at an address in Dudley. We were called to reports of a firearms discharge at an address in Priory Road, Dudley, just after midnight today. Two shots were fired at an address, and a woman was hit by one of the shots. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remains. We understand the concern in the community this incident will raise. Officers will remain in the area and be carrying out reassurance patrols. Our investigators are carrying out enquiries to identify who’s involved.

Holes seen in windows of property in Dudley

The road remains closed this morning. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have dash cam or doorbell footage, is asked to get in touch with us via 101, quoting log 66 of 3 July\".

Earlier this morning, the force confirmed the road would be closed for some time

On X, they said: \"We are carrying out enquiries in Priory Road, Dudley, this morning. The road will be closed for some time while our officers carry out their work. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes\".

Police on scene in Dudley

A number of bus routes have also been diverted from the route, with National Express West Midlands warning of diversions to regular journeys.

The group said on X: \"Due to an emergency services-led incident at Priory Road, Dudley, the X and X8 are on diversion in both directions via: Tipton Road and Birmingham New Road. We apologise for any disruption to your journey\".

The road will be closed for \"some time\", according to police

It is unknown yet the reason for the road closure, however, emergency services teams have been approached for comment.