BMW badly damaged in crash on busy A-road near Great Barr church

There has been a serious crash involving two cars on the Birmingham Road in Great Barr shortly after 3.15pm this afternoon.

Paramedics are believed to have assessed three casualties, according to West Midlands Fire Service.

Police shared that one of the cars involved in the incident hit two pedestrians.

Cross Lane and Birmingham Road were partially closed as emergency crews respond to the crash that’s near the Holy Name Catholic Church.

Footage from the scene taken by the Express & Star show a BMW car that’s been damaged.

As a result of the crash, the A34 Walsall Road was fully blocked between Scott Arms and the M6 J7, in Great Barr, West Midlands Roads confirmed.

Locals have been told to expect delays and to plan ahead with local bus services including the number 51 and X51 bus having their services disrupted.

West Midlands Fire Service said: “Shortly before 3.15pm on Wednesday 11 November, we responded to Birmingham Road, Great Barr.

“A fire engine from Perry Barr and a 4x4 brigade response vehicle from West Bromwich attended.

“This was a collision involving two cars on the road. Crews made both cars safe, and no one was trapped.

“Paramedics assessed three casualties.

“We left this incident at 4pm, with police in attendance.”

West Midlands Police said: “We were called to reports of a collision involving two cars on Cross Lane, Great Barr, just before 3.15pm today.

“Following the collision, one of the cars involved hit two pedestrians.

“Thankfully their injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log 3227 of 11 November.”

The local ambulance service has been approached for comment.