A MAIN road has been closed after a man plunged to his death from a bridge.

The A448 Bromsgrove Highway in Redditch is currently shut after the incident happened at about 3pm.

The man, who has not been named, was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics.

West Mercia Police are treating the death as unexplained.

The carriageway has been closed on both sides between Batchley and the turning to the Warwick Highway.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 0300 333 3000, quoting 394/S/090712, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.