Everything we know after man, 27, killed in three-car crash on A45

A man tragically lost his life this morning (Sunday, April 6) following a three-car crash near Birmingham city centre . Three other people were hurt in the collision on A45 Small Heath Highway in Birmingham in the early hours. West Midlands Police confirmed that their injuries are not life threatening.

The road was closed in both directions for around 10-hours following the crash. Buses were diverted away from the scene as investigators worked in the area. And now 12-hours on, here is everything we know so far about the tragedy.



READ MORE: 'Drunk' woman kicked sister in face as she laid flowers at mum's grave Where did it happen? Police were called to A45 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham. Traffic monitoring site Inrix confirmed that investigation work was carried out from B4145 Golden Hillock Road (Poets Corner) to Coventry Road (Heybarnes Circus). When did it happen? The collision happened at around 12.

45am on Sunday, April 6. What happened? Police said that three cars were involved in the crash. Who was killed? The 27-year-old driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene.

He is yet to be named by police. Who was hurt? Three other people were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening. Their genders and ages have not been shared by police.

How long was the road closed? The A45 remained closed for around 10-hours from the time of the crash until around 11am. How can I give information about the crash to the police? A spokesperson for the force said: "We’re appealing for witnesses to come forward and for anyone who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage from around the area to come forward. "If you do have any information, please call us on 101 quoting log number 134 of 6 April.

"Alternatively, you can get in touch with our detectives by email at [email protected].

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