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Yardley Road in Birmingham closed after police incident

birminghammail.co.uk —

A major road in Birmingham is closed due to a police incident. Yardley Road in Acocks Green has been shut in both directions. The closure follows what is believed to be a collision on Wednesday night, March 19. West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service responded to the scene. The road has been blocked from Oxford Road to The Avenue since shortly before 7:30 PM. Traffic information service Inrix confirmed the blockage due to the accident. National Express West Midlands announced that bus routes 11A and 11C will be diverted because of the incident. They apologized for any inconvenience caused to passengers. Google Maps shows heavy traffic in the area, extending from Sherbourne Road to the junction with Beeches Road. Details about the accident remain unclear. There are unconfirmed reports suggesting that a pedestrian may have been hit by a car. However, it is not known if there are any injuries or the severity of those injuries at this time. Further information will be sought from local authorities when they are available.

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