A MAN has been pronounced dead after falling from a Redditch footbridge.

Police were called to the Bromsgrove Highway, Redditch, at about 2.30pm. The man, who has not been named, was certified dead at the scene. The air ambulance transported his body to the Alexandra Hospital.

The Bromsgrove-bound carriageway was closed but was expected to re-open by about 4.30pm. Redditch-bound traffic was unaffected.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

Any witnesses who have not already spoken to officers are asked to contact Redditch Police on 08457 444888.