Stratford Road closed after pedestrian hit by lorry in Shirley
A major road is closed after a pedestrian was 'hit by a lorry'. West Midlands Police said they were called to a collision involving a lorry and pedestrian on Stratford Road, near to the Flannels store, in Shirley, just after 11.05am on Saturday (May 17). The man was taken to hospital for further assessment and the lorry driver is helping police with their enquiries.
The A34 Stratford Road Northbound has been cordoned off and there is slow traffic from B4102 Blackford Road to Shakespeare Drive. West Midlands Police[2] said: "We were called to Stratford Road, Shirley at 11.06am to reports of a collision involving a lorry and pedestrian. "A man was taken to hospital to be assessed. "The lorry driver stopped at the scene to assist with our enquiries. National Express West Midlands bus routes 5, 6 and 76 have been placed on diversion. West Midlands Roads said: "A34 Stratford Road Northbound. Road traffic collision near Sainsburys. "Road blocked - Traffic congestion in opposite direction. "Plan Ahead: Allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes where possible." Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox[3] National Express West Midlands said: "Service Disruption Due to an Emergency service lead incident at Stratford Road #Shirley Services diverting from Solihull[4] ONLY: 5: Marshall Lake Road and Union Road. "6 and 76: Solihull Road and Danford Lane We apologise for any disruption to your journey." The police statement added: "Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat on our website quoting log 1531 of17 May."
Stratford Road in Shirley, is closed off by the Flannels store, following collision between a lorry and pedestrian (Image: Marcus Queenborough)References
