Pedestrian suffers 'potentially serious' injuries after being hit by car in Netherton

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21 November 2024 at 0:12 pm·1-min read

Northfield Road, Netherton — -Credit: (Image: Google)

A pedestrian has been injured following a collision in Netherton. The man was at the junction of Cole Street and Northfield Road, when he was struck by a car, just before 1.30pm on Thursday (Nov 21).

Police and paramedics were called to the scene. The victim was assessed at the roadside by medical staff before he was transferred to hospital for further treatment.

Meanwhile, St Peter's Road was 'partially blocked' in both directions between The Red Lion pub and Darby End Road by police while investigations take place. The number seven bus is also on diversion via Halesowen Road and Baptist End Road.

West Midlands Police said: "We were called to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at the junction of Cole Street and Northfield Road in Netherton, just before 1.30pm. A man was taken to hospital to be assessed for his injuries.

"If you witnessed the collision, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting log 2226 of 21 November."

A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an RTC at the junction of Cole Street and Northfield Road in Netherton at 1.25pm. An ambulance, paramedic officer a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a car and a pedestrian had been involved in a collision. The pedestrian, a man, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further treatment."

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