Overview

• A man in his 40s was hit by a refuse lorry at the Aldridge Road and Holford Drive junction in Perry Barr at about 7:25 am today.
• West Midlands Police said the pedestrian was taken to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital with potentially serious injuries.
• The bin lorry driver remained at the scene and cooperated fully with officers, a police spokesman stated.
• Authorities have sealed off the junction as police continue to examine the scene and gather evidence.
• West Midlands Roads reported on X that the right turn from the A34 onto Aldridge Road is closed and urged drivers to avoid the area due to congestion.