Man arrested after four-vehicle smash near Kidderminster leaves major road shut in both directions

The collision happened on the A448 Bromsgrove Road between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove resulting in the closure of the carriageway between Chaddesley Corbett and Mustow Green at about 8am today.

The emergency services were at the scene shortly afterwards. One of the drivers, who has not been named, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by an ambulance crew.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "We received a call around 8am this morning with a report of a collision on the A448 Bromsgrove Road near Chaddesley Corbett. Officers attended the incident to find four vehicles involved.

"Thankfully, nobody sustained serious injuries.

"One man has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs."

West Mercia Police posted on social media network X: "@WMerciaPolice, road closed. We are currently on scene of a road traffic accident on the #A448, #BromsgroveRoad, #Winterfold, #ChaddesleyCorbett.

"Please seek alternative routes, avoiding this area. Updates to follow."

West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: "We were called to reports of a four-vehicle road traffic collision on Bromsgrove Road at 7.59am. An ambulance attended the scene. On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was the driver of one of the vehicles. He was treated for minor injuries before being discharged at the scene."