A MAN has been rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a crash in Netherton.

The collision involved a car and a pedestrian and happened at the junction of Cole Street and Northfield Road on Thursday afternoon (November 21).

West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "An ambulance, paramedic officer a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a car and a pedestrian had been involved in a collision.

"The pedestrian, a man, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further treatment".

Meanwhile, West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at the junction of Cole Street and Northfield Road in Netherton, just before 1.30pm.

"A man was taken to hospital to be assessed for his injuries.

"If you witnessed the collision, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting log 2226 of 21 November".