A MOTORIST ploughed into a woman pushing an 11-month-old baby today after "mounting the kerb", witnesses say.

       Two cars were involved in a crash on a residential street in Sutton Coldfield, West Mids., before a vehicle struck two people.

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       A car rammed into a woman and a baby in Sutton Coldfield Credit: BPM

       One witness said the crash took place on the pavement with the motor hitting the woman as she walked with the pushchair.

       West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and its Resuscitation & Emergency team to the scene.

       A spokesman for the service said: “On arrival we discovered two pedestrians, a woman and a baby, who had been injured in the incident.

       “The woman was treated for serious injuries, not believed to be life-threatening, before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

       “The baby was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment. The car driver, a woman, was assessed and discharged at the scene.”

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       West Midlands Police issued an update and said the baby was "not seriously injured" but was taken to hospital for assessment.

       Meanwhile the woman suffered "serious" leg injuries "which are not life-threatening".

       Cops are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

       A spokeswoman for the force said: “We were called to a collision on Walmley Road, by the junction of Hollyfield Road South just after 11.30am on Wednesday morning (January 26).

       “Thankfully the 11-month-old baby was not seriously hurt, but taken to hospital for assessment."

       “The drivers of the two cars involved remained at the scene to help with our enquiries.

       “Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat and quote log 1396 of 26 January.”