UPDATE 11.58am: The road has now been reopened.

PART of the A448 between Redditch and Bromsgrove is closed after a man fell to death from a bridge this morning.

Police were called out just before 9am to a bridge on Bromsgrove Highway, Redditch, following concern for the man's welfare.

However, the man fell from the bridge and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area at this time.