Pedestrian, 45, in critical condition after collision with car in Smethwick
A 45-year-old pedestrian is fighting for life after a collision with a car in Smethwick.
The A457 Tollhouse Way has been closed both ways between Telford Way and High Street due to the incident.
There is heavy congestion in the area, with Rolfe Street also closed.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Police were called at 7.50am this morning following a serious collision in Smethwick. A car and a pedestrian were in a collision on Tollhouse Way, near Smethwick Rolfe Street Station.
"A man, aged 45, has been taken to hospital and is in a critical condition. Tollhouse Way is currently closed in both directions. Any witnesses are urged to contact us on 101, quoting log 649 of 21/9."
West Midlands Roads announced the closure on Twitter, they wrote: "A457 Tollhouse Way both ways between Telford Way and High Street. Rolfe Street also.
"Road Closed. Collision. Heavy congestion in the area. Please avoid."
