Emergency services at scene after person hit by car in 'serious' Birmingham crash - roads closed, buses diverted
The crash involved a pedestrian and a vehicle.
Emergency services are at the scene of a ‘serious’ crash in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police have closed roads following a serious crash on Pershore Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham just after 2pm this afternoon (September 21).
West Midlands Ambulance Service have confirmed the incident involved a person and a vehicle.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “ We're currently at the scene of a serious collision on Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
“The following roads are currently closed: Speedwell Road at the junction of Hay Park Road & Benmore Av, Pershore Road at Balsall Heath Road & Edward Road.
“Please avoid the area and find an alternative route. Thank you.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “ We were called to reports of an RTC involving a pedestrian and a car on Pershore Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham at 2.17pm and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene.”
The statement comes after National Express West Midlands have confirmed its 45 and 47 bus services are being diverted in both directions following the collision.
The diversion, which affects services between Pershore Road and Speedwell Road, will see buses rerouted via Belgrave Middleway, Bristol Road and Priory Road.
The transport provider has also warned that “due to heavy traffic diverting on the Bristol Road, Edgbaston” there may be delays to its 1, 41, 45, 47, 61 and 63 services. Commuters are urged to allow more time for journeys.
More to follow.