An investigation is underway after a body was found Thursday morning in east Birmingham.

A passerby made the discovery about 10:17 a.m. in the 4200 block of 48th Avenue North. The body was found face down in a pile of trash in an illegal dumping site.

Sgt. LaQuitta Wade said a person who picks up items in the area found the body and asked someone to call 911.

It wasn’t immediately clear if foul play was involved. Police are awaiting the arrival of the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.