Teenage girl seriously injured after collision with van on major Black Country road

A teenage girl, 13, has suffered serious injuries after a collision involving a van and a pedestrian on the A4123 New Birmingham Road in Tividale.

Emergency services were called to the road at 3.34pm following reports of the collision. West Midlands Ambulance Service said an ambulance, a MERIT doctor and a critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.

Crews found a teenage girl with serious injuries. She was treated at the scene before being taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.

The incident has caused significant disruption on the A4123.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “ We were called to a collision involving a van and a pedestrian on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, at just after 3.30pm today (1 October).

“A 13-year-old girl has been taken to hospital for her injuries to be assessed. The driver remained at the scene and is assisting with our enquiries. A section of the road is currently closed and drivers are encouraged to avoid the area.”

At around 5pm, West Midlands Roads said the northbound carriageway was closed from Tower City to Hilton Road, while lane two was also closed southbound past the scene.

Drivers were warned of stationary traffic and delays in the area and advised to allow extra time or consider alternative routes.

The collision has also affected bus services operating through Tividale and Oldbury.

Transport for West Midlands warned of possible delays to buses using the A4123, with National Express West Midlands services 126 and 12, as well as Diamond Buses service 12A, affected.

Services travelling towards Dudley are being diverted via Newbury Lane, Portway Hill and City Road.

Emergency services remain at the scene and motorists are being urged to avoid the area where possible while the road restrictions remain in place.

Further updates are expected as the incident is dealt with.