Man dies in Ward End car crash

Two other men were taken to hospital.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 7th May 2024
Last updated 7th May 2024

A man died at the scene when two cars crashed into each other in Ward End last night.

It happened around 6pm at the junction of Drews Lane and Ward End Road.

Two men - both aged 22 - have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. One is currently in custody for questioning while the other is receiving hospital treatment and will be questioned in due course.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “On arrival, crews found one of the cars had ended up on its side and there were eight patients.

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

“After being removed from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“Two men from the same car were treated for injuries not believed to be serious and both were conveyed on blue lights to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.

“Five patients from the second car – two adults and three children – were assessed but did not require treatment and so were given self-care advice and discharged at the scene.

“A ninth patient, not involved in the collision, was assessed by medics but did not require hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene."

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