Major Selly Oak road closed live as car hits tree with huge emergency services presence
A major road in Birmingham has been closed following a road traffic crash. The incident took place in Harborne[1] Lane, near Battery Retail Park in Selly Oak[2], shortly after 1pm on Thursday (July 24). Police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene.
On arrival, they found a car had struck a tree. The A4040 Harborne Lane has been closed off between Aston Webb Boulevard and Bristol Road. Buses are being diverted and there is heavy traffic in the area.
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