West Midlands Police have closed multiple roads following a serious collision at the junction of the A38 Tyburn Road and Wheelwright Road in Birmingham on Friday night, August 28. Officers are urging drivers to avoid the area while they deal with the incident.
The force was called to the scene on Friday evening, with a spokesperson confirming that road closures are in place. Motorists have been advised to stay away from the vicinity if possible, with further updates promised as the situation develops.
Police Statement on the Crash
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We are currently at the scene of a serious collision at the junction of Wheelwright Road and Tyburn Road. Some road closures are in place, and we are asking drivers to avoid the area if possible. We will provide further updates in due course."
The exact circumstances of the collision have not yet been disclosed, and no information about any casualties has been released at this stage. The force has not confirmed how long the road closures will remain in place.
Recent Fatal Collisions on Tyburn Road
This incident marks the latest serious collision on Tyburn Road in recent weeks. On Sunday, August 23, 36-year-old Chris Manders, described as a "proud Blues fan", died following a collision between a motorcycle and a car on the A38 in Tyburn, near Kingsbury Road. He was riding the motorbike and died at the scene.
Earlier, on July 27, a 33-year-old man driving a Ford Focus died in a collision on Tyburn Road at around 2.15am. West Midlands Ambulance Service reported that the car left the road before hitting a tree and overturning. That incident occurred near the junction of Walker Drive, not far from the site of last night's crash.
Impact on Local Traffic
The repeated serious incidents on this stretch of the A38 have raised concerns about road safety in the area. With the latest closure, drivers are being advised to find alternative routes and to expect delays. West Midlands Police have not yet indicated when the roads will reopen, but they have pledged to provide further information as it becomes available.
