Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry in Aldridge

Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the site of the collision where they found a man who had very serious injuries, but nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

Around 10.30am this morning emergency crews were called to the scene near the junction of Northgate and Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, near the fire station.

A spokesperson from West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "A man has died after a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian near the junction of Walsall Wood Road and Northgate in Aldridge. Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

"On arrival, crews found a man who had suffered very serious injuries. Sadly it was immediately obvious that nothing could be to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

"The lorry driver was shaken but unhurt."

Police are appealing for information after the man was hit by a lorry.

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "We're appealing for information after a man has died after being hit by a lorry in Aldridge this morning (25 October).

"It happened near the junction of Northgate and Walsall Wood Road at just before 10.30am.

"Despite the best efforts of emergency services the man, aged in his 60s, could not be saved.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this traumatic time and we'll be doing all we can to support them.

"We're still in the early stages of our enquiries to establish exactly what happened. We've spoken with the driver who is assisting our investigation.

"We'd ask for anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have dash cam footage, to get in touch.

"Anyone with information about what happened is asked to contact West Midlands Police on the force's website quoting 1238 of 25/10/22."