Major Birmingham Road Blocked After Four-Vehicle Collision Near Morrisons
A substantial multi-vehicle accident caused significant disruption on one of Birmingham's key arterial routes yesterday afternoon, requiring a full emergency service response. The incident occurred on the busy A45 Coventry Road in the Sheldon area, close to the local Morrisons supermarket, shortly after 3pm on Tuesday, February 3.
Emergency Services Scramble to Scene
All three emergency services were dispatched to manage the situation following reports of a serious collision. West Midlands Police, West Midlands Fire Service, and West Midlands Ambulance Service crews attended the scene promptly to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
The vehicles involved in the collision were reported to include an Audi A5, a Kia Ceed, a Renault, and a fourth unidentified car. Witness accounts and footage from the scene indicated substantial damage to several vehicles, with the Kia reportedly spun 90 degrees from its original position and the white Audi sustaining significant front-end damage.
Road Closure and Traffic Impact
The collision resulted in both lanes of the carriageway heading into Birmingham city centre being completely blocked, causing considerable traffic disruption during the afternoon rush period. Visual evidence from the scene showed damaged vehicles obstructing the thoroughfare, with emergency personnel working to clear the area and manage traffic flow.
Emergency Response Details
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called at 3.20pm to a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles. One ambulance attended the scene where medical staff assessed five individuals. Fortunately, all patients were found to be uninjured and received self-care advice before being discharged at the location.
West Midlands Fire Service deployed three fire engines to the incident - two from Hay Mills fire station and one from Sheldon fire station - arriving at approximately 3.30pm. Fire officers worked to make the scene safe before departing around 4pm. Authorities confirmed the incident was not considered serious and no arrests were made in connection with the collision.
The timely response from emergency services ensured the situation was managed efficiently, with no serious injuries reported despite the significant vehicle damage and road disruption caused by the four-car pile-up.
