A pedestrian has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Pedmore.

Emergency Services responded to a scene of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at the junction of Chawn Park Drive and Ham Lane, Pedmore on Thursday afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.11pm. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:

“Upon arrival we found a woman who was the pedestrian. She was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to her at the scene which continued en-route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where she was conveyed for further treatment.”

West Midlands Police confirmed, "The pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries and her family has been informed. The driver of the car is assisting officers with their enquiries".