Driver dies in collision in a Birmingham Airport car park on Hermes Road

Solihull Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to the fatal collision in a Birmingham Airport car park on Hermes Road
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A man aged in his 60s has died after his car hit metal barriers in a Birmingham Airport car park near Hermes Road.

Solihull Police said the incident happened at around 9pm last night. Bystanders attempted to save the driver’s life and paramedics provided advanced support, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are appealing for witnesses.

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A spokesperson for Solihull Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Birmingham Airport last night.

“At around 9pm last night, a car hit metal barriers in Hermes Road. The driver, a man in his 60s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“We are keen to hear from anyone in the area who might have seen what happened or have dashcam footage of the collision. Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101 quoting log number 3959 of 17 January.”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC on Hermes Road, Solihull at 9.06pm. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

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“The driver of a car, a man, was being given CPR by bystanders when ambulance staff arrived.

“He was in a critical condition and received advanced life support by ambulance staff but sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased on scene.”

A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport said: “Emergency services attended an incident where a vehicle collided with our perimeter fence. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

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