Driver ‘helping police’ after pedestrian seriously injured in Bearwood

The collision happened near the junction of City Road and Sandon Road, in the Bearwood area, at 1.10pm today

15:46, 29 Oct 2025

Police At The Scene In Bearwood

A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car in Birmingham, prompting road closures today.

The collision happened near the junction of City Road and Sandon Road, in the Bearwood area, at 1.10pm, on Wednesday, October 29.

The man was taken to hospital for further treatment.

West Midlands Police [5] said the driver is helping officers with their inquiries.

The A4040 City Road is closed in both directions as police probe the crash.

View ImagePolice at the scene on City Road near Sandon Road junction, in Bearwood(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)

A police spokesman told BirminghamLive: "We've been called to a collision involving a car and pedestrian near the junction of City Road and Sandon Road, Birmingham [6].

"It happened at just after 1.10pm today (29 October) and a man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"The driver remained at the scene and is helping with our enquiries.

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"A cordon is currently in place and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or call 101, quote log 2381 of 29/10/25."

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Traffic data monitor Inrix said: " A4040 City Road in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident from B4182 Sandon Road to Wadhurst Road. B4182 Sandon Road is also closed. Ongoing since around 13:30.

Diversion - via local bus services."

NX West Midlands posted on X: "Service Disruption Incident ongoing on City Road/Sandon Road #RottonPark [8] Service 22 will be diverting in both directions via: Bearwood Road, High Street, Shireland Road and Portland Road.

"Apologies for any disruption to your journey."

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