CCTV footage has captured the moment a pregnant woman was hit by a car in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred on Thursday, 23 March, at approximately 2.30pm on Corporation Street, near the junction with Bull Street.
Details of the incident
The woman, who is in her 30s and eight months pregnant, was crossing the road when she was struck by a grey Ford Fiesta. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. The woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries, and her unborn baby was also checked and found to be unharmed.
Police investigation
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision. Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the force's traffic unit, said: 'This was a frightening experience for the woman, and we are grateful that she and her baby were not more seriously injured. We are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or who has dashcam footage that could help our investigation.'
Public appeal
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The police have urged the public to come forward with any details that could assist the investigation.
