Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Birmingham Live breaking news on WhatsApp A motorbike rider suffered ‘serious injuries’ in a crash with a car near a Wolverhampton hospital. The incident took place in Wolverhampton Road, near New Cross Avenue and close to New Cross Hospital at around midday on Easter Sunday (April 20). West Midlands Police was called to the scene and Wolverhampton Road was shut off while the incident was dealt with. Read more: Husband of golf club crash victim says 'our future was snatched away in instant' National Express West Midlands confirmed it diverted three of its services around the road closure. It posted on X and said: “Diversion - Wolverhampton Road is closed due to a police incident. “Bus numbers 59, 69, 9 To Walsall, Ashmore Park diverted Dean Road, Wednesfield Way, New Cross Avenue, Wolverhampton Road. “Reverse of the above in the opposite direction.” Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We were called following a collision involving a car and a motorbike on Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton. “It happened near New Cross Hospital just after 12pm today (April 20). “The motorbike rider, a man, was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries. “The driver of the car remained at the scene and is helping with our enquiries. “Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101 quoting Log 1499 of 20 April.” There was residual queuing traffic in the area according to traffic information service, Inrix, but it said all lanes have been reopened.