Driver killed in bus collision near Birmingham Airport

A man in his 30s was killed after the car he was driving was in a collision with a bus close to Birmingham Airport.

Police were called to Airport Way shortly before 1pm yesterday (Monday, July10). Despite the best efforts from officers and paramedics from the ambulance service the man, who was driving an Audi, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they are supporting the driver’s family with specially trained officers as they try to come to terms with what has happened.

Detective Sergeant Julie Lyman, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are appealing for witnesses and in particular for people with dash cam footage to please contact us. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man and we are doing all we can to support them at this very difficult time.”

Witnesses or people with information should contact Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101 quoting log number 2311 of 10 July or you can email detectives direct at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk

Sadly this incident is the latest in a series of fatal collisions on Birmingham roads in recent weeks, including the death of 12 year-old Azaan Khan who was killed on the Coventry Road in South Yardley in June.

West Midlands Police highlighted their concerns about road safety saying: “Road safety is a key issue for WMP. We know that by working together with local communities and partners we can make significant progress in creating safer roads.”