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Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after Oldbury crash left woman in hospital with serious injuries

A man has been arrested following a serious collision in Oldbury that left a woman in hospital with serious injuries.

By Dan Stacey
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West Midlands Police were called after a vehicle struck a pedestrian near the junction of Wolverhampton Road and Albert Road at just after 6.30am today.

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

A road closure remains in place while police carry out enquiries to establish exactly what happened.

The scene on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury which has been cordoned off after a serious collision this morning
The scene on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury which has been cordoned off after a serious collision this morning involving the white van pictured.

West Midlands Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have information, and particularly dashcam footage.

The scene on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury which has been cordoned off after a serious collision this morning involving the white van pictured.
The scene on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury which has been cordoned off after a serious collision this morning involving the white van pictured.

You can contact them via Live Chat on their website, or by calling 101, and quote log 531 of 29/10/25.

The scene on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury which was cordoned off after a serious collision this morning. Photo: Tim Thursfield
The scene on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury which has been cordoned off after a serious collision this morning involving the white van pictured.The person with the umbrella re-enacts the moment the pedestrian was knocked down.