Pedestrian dies in Birmingham city centre crash
A man's died in the centre of Birmingham
Last updated 16th Dec 2019
West Midlands Police say the man was hit by a vehicle at the junction of Moor Street and Park Street, near Moor Street station.
It happened just after 11:00 this morning (Monday 16th December), with roads around the area expected to stay closed for several hours.
Bus services are being diverted and are stopping at Birmingham markets.
A driver who stopped at the scene is assisting with enquiries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
“Crews arrived to discover the pedestrian, a man, in a critical condition.
“Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the vehicle, a man, was assessed at the scene and taken to City Hospital.
This is a breaking story which will be updated.
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