Police and air ambulance called to reports of person 'falling from viaduct' in Kidderminster

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Mill Lane, Hoobrook, Kidderminster, after reports that a person had fallen from a viaduct.

West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police attended.

An ambulance service spokesperson said in a statement: "We currently have an ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance at the scene of an incident near Kidderminster Railway Station following a call at 3.52pm."

West Mercia Police added: "Emergency services are currently at the scene of an ongoing incident on Mill Lane in Kidderminster.

"Officers are responding to reports that a person has fallen from the viaduct. Surrounding roads are expected to be affected, and people are advised to seek alternative routes whilst we remain at the scene."

West Midlands Railway services between Kidderminster and Hartlebury have been affected, with trains halted and rail replacement services being put in place.

The train operator said on X: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Kidderminster - Hartlebury, rail replacement has been ordered between Kidderminster - Worcester currently awaiting an ETA."

The next train service is currently expected to run at around 6.33pm.