Woman dies after collision in Birmingham

A BMW and taxi were involved in the crash in Sparkbrook.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 10th Dec 2023

A woman in her 20s has died following a collision in Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

Police were called to Highgate Road near to the junction with Woodfield Road shortly before 2am to a collision involving a black BMW and a taxi.

Sadly, the driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the taxi was taken to hospital with potentially life changing injuries.

Three passengers of the BMW, two men and a woman, were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.

Highgate Road remains closed whilst the police investigation continues.

West Midlands Police said their thoughts are with the friends and family of the woman who has died and specially trained investigators are in touch keeping them informed.

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