Overview
- West Mercia Police say a patrol car struck the north parapet shortly before 8pm on March 3 while responding to an incident, with no injuries reported.
- The force withdrew its initial claim that a member of the public’s car was involved and confirmed no second vehicle featured in the crash.
- Internal enquiries are underway with the Professional Standards Department notified to review the circumstances.
- Worcestershire County Council reports damage is confined to the parapet, has installed temporary barriers and a walkway, and will conduct a full structural inspection before heritage-sensitive repairs including recovery of debris from the river.
- The partial closure led to long rush-hour queues through St John’s and on Bromyard Road, Bromwich Road and Hylton Road.