Man fatally injured in crash in Birmingham

A man has died after being in a road collision in Birmingham this morning (16 October).

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 16th Oct 2023

A man has sadly died after a collision in Selly Oak in the early hours of this morning (16 October).

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.36am to Pershore Road and sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision.

“A man from the first car was found outside the vehicle in a critical condition.

“Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A woman from the same car was treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious and conveyed to University Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.

“The driver of the second car, a man, was also treated for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to the same hospital for further treatment.”

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