A serious hit-and-run incident has left a pedestrian fighting for life in Birmingham city centre, prompting an urgent police appeal for witnesses.
The collision occurred near the busy St Chad's Queensway area around 9:20 PM on Tuesday evening, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that failed to stop.
Urgent Witness Appeal Launched
West Midlands Police have confirmed they are treating this as a serious incident and are desperately seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area.
A police spokesperson stated: "We're appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has any information to come forward immediately. The vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene, and we need the public's help to identify it."
Major Road Closures Disrupt City Centre
The incident caused significant disruption to evening traffic with multiple road closures implemented around St Chad's Queensway while emergency services dealt with the aftermath and forensic teams conducted their investigation.
Motorists were advised to avoid the area as police sealed off sections of the road, causing delays throughout the city centre during the busy evening period.
Ongoing Investigation
Police remain at the scene conducting enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage from surrounding buildings and businesses. The exact circumstances leading to the collision are still under investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police quoting the incident reference number. The victim remains in hospital receiving treatment for their serious injuries.
