An elderly man has died after a collision with a car in Birmingham.

The crash happened just before 8.15am on Wednesday on Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, near to the primary school.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived, it was immediately clear that the man was in a very serious condition.

“He was assessed at the scene and found to have multiple injuries.  Sadly, despite the best efforts of crews, it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The woman driving the car was extremely distressed but was not injured.”