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Boy, 7, dies in A38 collision near Lichfield - police appeal for witnesses

A boy aged seven has died at the scene of a car crash on the A38 near Lichfield this morning (Saturday, March 7)

By Fionnuala Bourke
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Staffordshire Police is appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A38 near Lichfield this morning (Saturday, March 7).  

Officers were called to a report of a collision between a car and a child on the A38 at the junction with the A5206 at around 5am. Sadly, the child, a boy aged 7, died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.To help with the investigation, the A38 was closed in both directions between the A5148 and A5 junctions, although it has now reopened and traffic is easing in the area.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or dashcam footage which could help collision investigators. If you can help, please call us on 101, message us using LiveChat on our website or you can email the collision investigators directly on ciu@staffordshire.police.uk quoting incident number 109 of 7 March.”

At 4.20pm National Highways announced that investigation work at the scene of the fatality has concluded and that the roads were reopened, with traffic beginning to ease.

Here are the Diversion Routes recommended by National Highways:

Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:

  • At the junction of A38/A5148, Swinfen, take the slip road off followed by the second exit at the roundabout to continue along A5148 southbound. 

  • Continue along A5148 southwards to its junction with A5, Shenstone. 

  • Take the exit to A5 eastbound and continue to the A38 at Weeford.

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol on road signs:

  • Exit the A38 at Weeford Interchange and take the 2nd exit on to the A5.

  • On approach to the extended roundabout, get in to the lane signposted 'A5148'.

  • Follow the road markings for A5148 and then take the exit signposted 'Burton (A38) / Lichfield (avoiding low bridge) A5148'.

  • Travel on the A5148 and rejoin the A38 northbound at Swinfen Interchange.