Fatal collision on Bridgnorth Road
A man has died after being hit by a lorry on a busy Midlands road. The pedestrian was struck on the B4176 Bridgnorth Road in Wombourne on Monday morning (June 29). Emergency services raced to the scene at the junction with Wombourne Park just before 8am. Sadly, nothing could be done to save the man, who was confirmed dead at the scene.
Emergency response
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We were called to a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian at the junction of Wombourne Park and Bridgnorth Road at 7.59am. We sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene. On arrival, crews found a man in a critical condition and immediately began administering advanced life support. Sadly, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.'
Road closures and diversions
A picture posted on Wombourne Online's Facebook page showed part of the road blocked off by police. Motorists were warned that 'all routes look to be busier than normal'. National Express West Midlands also took to X to say service 15 was diverting in both directions via Enville Road, Swindon Road and Wombourne Road due to the collision. BirminghamLive has contacted Staffordshire Police for comment.
