A WOMAN has died after a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry in Stourbridge this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.04am today (August 14) to the junction of Hungary Hill and the A458 in Lye and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a consultant paramedic to the scene. A Community First Responder was also in attendance.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found the pedestrian, a woman, in a critical condition.

“Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The lorry driver, a man, was assessed by ambulance staff but was not physically injured. He was given self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Her family have been informed and will be supported by our specialist family liaison officers after such a devastating loss.

"The driver of the wagon stopped at the scene and is assisting with our enquiries. 

"Anyone who saw what happened can contact our Serious Collision Investigation unit on Live Chat or by emailing SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk quoting log 1143 of 14/8".