BREAKING: Emergency services deal with serious crash in Small Heath, Birmingham

A collision involving two vehicles on the border of Small Heath and Bordesley Green in Birmingham brought heavy traffic congestion this afternoon (7 July).

The accident took place at the junction of Green Lane and Victoria Street shortly after 3pm on Friday afternoon.

The collision involved two vehicles – a truck and a family-sized Volkswagen – at the traffic lights and the area was quickly sealed off by police as West Midlands Ambulance Service arrived to the scene.

A West Midlands Fire Service engine was also spotted near the scene of the accident.

Smashed car parts were strewn around the scene of the accident and emergency personnel were seen removing a baby seat from the Volkswagen.

The immediate area around the accident was taped off by police as officers rerouted traffic away from the scene.

All of the surrounding streets, including Grange Road and Muntz Street that lead towards Coventry Road, were at a compete standstill.

The no.17 and no.8A – and 8C – bus services were also affected and passengers were seen getting off and walking rather then being stuck inside a bus on a hot afternoon.

There are no official details from emergency services about what led to the accident or how many people were injured.

This is a developing story which will be updated as more details are known.