There has been a huge outcry over road traffic collisions in Birmingham that led to seven deaths and injuries over the past seven weeks.
On Sunday (June 18), hundreds of people attended a demonstration in Kings Heath where campaigners urged West Midlands Police, Birmingham City Council and other authorities to take urgent measures to make roads safer for people.
The demonstration took place following a woman and a child were severely injured in Kings Heath on Thursday, June 15. The organisers - Better Streets for Birmingham - said: “The demonstration was in response to very recent tragic and wholly preventable incidents. There were strong emotions, as there should be.”
There have been seven deaths, including four cyclists, and serious injuries since the beginning of May 2023, in Birmingham and the issue was not isolated to any one part of the city. Road safety issues have emerged as a danger to active travellers and motorists far and wide.
It has caused growing anger and frustration among residents - who have conducted more than two demonstrations in less than 10 days. A vigil was conducted on Belgrave Middleway on Saturday (June 10) and the protest on June 18 was held from Harborne to Kings Heath.
Here are the locations in Birmingham where recent collisions caused deaths and injuries:
5. George Road, Erdington
A four-year-old boy was hit by a car on Bank Holiday Monday (May 29). Emergency services rushed to George Road, in Erdington, Birmingham after the youngster was struck by the vehicle at around 6pm yesterday (29/5). Paramedics treated the boy at the scene on the residential street and he was taken to hospital where he tragically died from his injuries. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and helped with enquiries. (Photo - Anita Maric / SWNS) | Anita Maric / SWNS
6. Holly Lane, Erdington
A 13 year-old girl was seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Erdington, Birmingham on May 27. The youngster was struck by a black Volkswagen Golf convertible on Holly Lane just before 5.30pm on Saturday (May 27). She was taken to hospital in a critical condition. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
7. Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham city centre
Cyclist Hussien Nur Teklise, 45, the father of a two year-old son with his fiancée, was fatally struck by a car while riding a bike along Belgrave Middleway just after 2pm on May 16. He was hit by a car that did not stop at the scene. (Photo - West Midlands Police) | West Midlands Police
8. Walsall Road, Perry Barr
A motorbike rider died after a collision in Birmingham on May 13. The man, aged 24, suffered serious injuries after hitting a junction box in Walsall Road, Perry Barr at just before 7.30pm. The driver of a blue Ford Fiesta was later arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.(Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps