The A38 Bristol Road is currently blocked following a crash near the University of Birmingham. The crash saw a driver collide with a lamppost near Bristol Road and Pebble Mill Road in Edgbaston.
The woman was rushed to hospital following a 'suspected medical episode'. The latest update from Inrix read: "A38 Bristol Road Westbound closed.
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"Slow traffic due to accident from A4029 Pebble Mill Road to Eastern Road." West Midlands Roads said on social media platform X: "Road closed southbound, towards Selly Oak.
"Congestion in the area. Allow extra time."
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Key Events
Bristol Road reopens
The A38 Bristol Road has reopened following the crash this morning. The vehicle has been removed from the scene.
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#ClearedWM A38 Bristol Road towards Selly Oak at Pebble Mill Road #Edgbaston has reopened. pic.twitter.com/ACn4SOggnI
— West Midlands Roads (@WMRoads) April 10, 2024
Road remains closed
The latest update from Inrix reads: "A38 Bristol Road Westbound closed, very slow traffic due to accident investigation work from A4029 Pebble Mill Road to Eastern Road. Congestion to Speedwell Road."
Video shows crash scene
New footage shows the aftermath of the crash. A vehicle can be seen crashed against a tree near a damaged lamppost.
Driver involved in A38 Bristol Road crash in hospital after 'suspected medical episode'
A driver was rushed to hospital after crashing into a lamppost near the University of Birmingham in a suspected medical episode. The collision happened near A38 Bristol Road and Pebble Mill Road in Edgbaston at 4.27am today, Wednesday, April 10.
Paramedics said the driver, a woman, was treated for a suspected medical episode at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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Police at the scene
Police have been pictured at the scene near the A38 Bristol Road. The major route remains shut following this morning's crash.
First picture shows crashed car
The first picture of the scene shows the crashed vehicle against a tree. In a second image, a damaged lamppost can be seen nearby.
It comes after a driver crashed into a lamppost near the A38 Bristol Road - which remains blocked.
Road still blocked
The A38 Bristol Road is still blocked, according to traffic website Inrix.
The latest update reads: "A38 Bristol Road Westbound closed. Queueing traffic due to accident from A4029 Pebble Mill Road to Eastern Road. Congestion to Speedwell Road."
Driver 'crashed after suspected medical episode' - ambulance statement
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of an RTC on Bristol Road in Edgbaston at 4.27am and sent an ambulance to the scene.
"Crews arrived within six minutes to find a car had come off the road and collided with a lamppost.
"The driver, a woman, was treated for a suspected medical episode before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment."
What do we know?
- The A38 Bristol Road near University of Birmingham, is currently blocked following a crash near Pebble Mill Road
- Drivers have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys due to traffic congestion in the area
- Bus services 61 and 63 have been diverted away from Bristol Road
Drivers urged to allow extra time
Drivers near A38 Bristol Road have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys due to congestion in the area.
West Midlands Roads said on social media platform X: "Road closed southbound, towards Selly Oak. Congestion in the area. Allow extra time."
Ambulance statement expected
The nature of the crash remains unclear. We also do not know if anyone was hurt in the collision.
We have contacted West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment.
Latest traffic update
The latest traffic update from Inrix reads: "A38 Bristol Road Westbound closed. Queueing traffic due to accident from A4029 Pebble Mill Road to Eastern Road.
"Congestion to Speedwell Road. Closed toward Selly Oak."
Bus services affected
Two National Express bus services have been affected by the major route's closure.
Bus services 61 and 63 will be diverted away from the A38 Bristol Road following the crash.
A38 Bristol Road blocked
Good morning.
Drivers are facing lengthy rush hour delays following a crash near A38 Bristol Road and Pebble Mill Road.
The A38 Bristol Road is currently blocked following the collision.
#CORRECTION
— West Midlands Roads (@WMRoads) April 10, 2024
Road closed southbound (towards Selly Oak).
Apologies for confusion.
Congestion in the area. Allow extra time.
