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A man was rushed to hospital after he was struck by a car on a major Birmingham route.

The collision happened at the junction of Poets Corner and the A45 Small Heath Highway at around 5.50pm last night, November 7.

The man, aged in his 70s, was rushed to hospital shortly after the crash.

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His condition was not disclosed by police.

The driver of the car remained at the scene and was assisting officers with their enquiries.

Small Heath Highway was blocked for several hours following the crash.

Drivers were urged last night to plan their journeys ahead of time.

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