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Pedestrian killed in High Street

A stretch of Kings Heath High Street and a number of local shops have been closed while police investigate a serious traffic accident by the junction with Drayton Road.

A 78 year-old local was pronounced dead at the scene after being in collision with an articulated lorry at around 10.45 this morning.  The lorry driver was uninjured.

Police have cordoned off the stretch of the road between Drayton Road and Addison Road while they carry out an investigation into the incident.  Shops and businesses within the cordon were also closed and police thanked local businesses for their cooperation.

Anyone who withnessed the accident is urged to contact the traffic unit at Kings Heath Police Station on 0845 113 5000

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At 23:58 on 14th October 2008, Peter B commented:

Did not see the incident but was effected due to redirection of the 50`s buses which we were on ! Reminds me of a loss of life accident about 10 months ago further the Maypole area. This road is not designed for such heavy traffic, especially the large trucks that use it. Although we did not see the incident we did see the large truck that was involved. Too big for the roads in Kings Heath or indeed most of the way into town ! Redirect such traffic along Pershore Road or Bristol road - though that too involves built up areas.
Is this to be just an accepted risk ?

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At 14:42 on 21st October 2008, Janet S commented:

I didn't see this terrible accident, but I sat on the bus with a lady who had and was badly affected by what she had seen. I went to the Post Office the following day and stood outside overcome with tears at what had happened there the day before. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the poor man who died.

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