Woman critically injured after being hit by car near Birmingham's Broad Street

A man was arrested after a woman was critically injured after being hit by a car in Birmingham.

By Jordan Reynolds

Published Jan 27, 2020

Last updated Jan 27, 2020

Police examine the scene following the collision in Birmingham. Image: @SnapperSK

The crash happened on St Martin's Street at the junction with Tennant Street, at Five Ways, on Sunday night.

A woman in her 50s was taken to hospital with serious head injuries and remains in a critical condition today.

Police blocked off the road in the aftermath of the collision near Five Ways, Birmingham. Image: @SnapperSK

The road, close to Broad Street, was closed after the crash at 5pm.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

He was later released under investigation, said West Midlands Police.

Police investigators were at the scene for several hours yesterday. Image: @SnapperSK

Tennant Street was closed off between the junctions with Bishopgate Street and Islington Row Middleway in the aftermath.

West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said the victim was treated at the scene before being taken to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

A man arrested at the scene has been released pending further investigation. Image: @SnapperSK

Anyone with information can call police on 101 or email FL_ COLLISION _INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk quoting log 1753 of 26/01/20.