A man in his 30s has died following a vehicle collision at a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton on Friday evening. According to BBC News, emergency services attended the scene on Finchfield Hill shortly before 18:00 BST, where the man was pronounced dead. Several other people sustained injuries in the incident.
West Midlands Police confirmed that the man's death is not being treated as suspicious. A police spokesperson stated:
"The man's death is not being treated as suspicious and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Officers remain at the scene to help fire and ambulance colleagues carry out their enquiries."
According to the Express and Star, the vehicle penetrated the store wall and came to rest on the shop floor, causing significant damage to the supermarket's entrance. The car was described in reports as a dark hatchback.
West Midlands Fire Service dispatched four crews to the incident at 17:51 BST. Two crews remained at the scene at 20:05 BST, continuing their response to the emergency.
Police cordoned off multiple roads in the area to facilitate the investigation and emergency response. According to local reports, the closures included Finchfield Road West, Finchfield Hill, and Oak Hill. Authorities advised drivers to use alternative routes, with the roads expected to remain closed for a considerable period while investigations continued.
The supermarket car park contained several vehicles at the time of the incident, and the damage to the shop's entrance was clearly visible following the collision. West Midlands Police and emergency services remained at the location to conduct their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
