A WOMAN pushing her five-month-old baby while crossing the road was struck by a car this morning.
Cops are appealing for information following the “serious collision” on Lichfield Road, in the Aston area of Birmingham this morning at 10.50am.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.The ‘serious collision’ took place at 10.50am this morning on Lichfield Road, in the Aston area of BirminghamBPM Media
Officers said that the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, however the child was thankfully uninjured.
The driver stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquires, while Lichfield Road remains closed in both directions.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We’re currently in the process of piecing together what happened leading up to the collision.
“We’re collating and reviewing CCTV footage, speaking to the driver and taking statements from witnesses.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.BPM Media Cops said that the woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries[/caption]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.BPM Media The child was unharmed, but taken to hospital as a precaution[/caption]Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Officers investigating the incident said: ‘I would urge anyone who saw anything to get in touch as soon as possible’BPM MediaImage may be NSFW. Clik here to view.The driver stopped at the scene as is assisting officers with their investigationBPM Media
“It happened near to the railway bridge and I would urge anyone who saw anything to get in touch as soon as possible.”
West Midlands Police added: “Enquiries continue and anyone with information is urged to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am – midnight, or call 101 anytime. Please quote log number 870 of 6/12/18.”
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