A major road in north Birmingham was plunged into chaos during Thursday morning's rush hour after a serious collision left a woman with significant injuries.
The incident occurred outside the Aldi supermarket on Walsall Road in Perry Barr, prompting an emergency response that saw the busy route completely shut down to traffic.
West Midlands Police confirmed they were called to the scene at approximately 8:20 AM following reports of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Emergency Response and Road Closures
Multiple emergency service vehicles descended upon the area, with paramedics treating the injured woman at the scene before transporting her to hospital. Police have described her injuries as "serious" though not currently believed to be life-threatening.
The closure of Walsall Road between the A4040 Perry Barr Ringway and Brookvale Road caused significant disruption to morning commuters, with traffic building up throughout the surrounding residential areas.
Investigation Underway
Forensic collision investigators have begun their work at the scene, examining evidence and speaking to witnesses as they piece together the circumstances that led to the accident.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
Local bus services were also affected by the road closure, with several routes requiring diversions around the incident site throughout the morning investigation.
