A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car on a major motorway.
West Mercia Police were called to the westbound carriageway of the M42 between Junction 3 (Portway/Redditch) and Junction 2 (Alvechurch/Hopwood) at around 10.15 last night (Thursday, September 10).
Police say that a pedestrian was struck by a silver Vauxhall Insignia car and died at the scene.
Enquiries are ongoing to confirm their identity.
West Mercia Police are now urging any motorists who were in the area at the time of the incident and may have witnessed the incident, or may have dashcam footage, to get in touch.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "Officers are urging any motorists in the area at the time and anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have information or dashcam footage to assist with the investigation, to please contact sciusouth@westmercia.police.uk"
The westbound carriageway of the M42 remains closed while investigative work is carried out and is expected to be closed for 'several hours'.
Police also say that the eastbound carriageway may be subject to temporary closure throughout today (Friday, September 11).
Drivers are asked to seek alternative routes, and a diversion is in place around the M42.
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