Pedestrian Critically Hurt in Early Morning Smash in Wednesbury

Serious Collision Shakes Wednesbury

A man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Wednesbury at the crack of dawn. The horror crash happened around 6:13 a.m. today, Monday, September 30, at the busy junction of Old Park Road and Manor House Road.

Ambulance Service Rushes to Scene

West Midlands Ambulance Service sprang into action, sending an ambulance, a paramedic officer, and a specialist MERIT trauma team. The team included two BASICS doctors and a paramedic who immediately started emergency trauma care at the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance spokeswoman said, “Crews arrived to find a pedestrian, a man, in a serious condition after reportedly being involved in a collision with a car. Our team worked hard to stabilise him before rushing him by blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.”

Ongoing Investigation and Road Closures

Details about the man’s identity and condition have not been released. Police are actively investigating the crash’s circumstances. Motorists are warned to steer clear of the area as officers gather evidence.

Temporary road closures may disrupt traffic. Anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact local authorities immediately.

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