Man in 20s dies after car crashes into tree in Selly Park

A man has died and two people have been injured after a car hit a tree on Bristol Road in Selly Park in the early hours of this morning (1 December).

Police were called just before 12.30am to the road, near the junction with Eastern Road.

The driver, aged 20, was found in a critical condition but died on the way to hospital.

Two passengers also sustained serious injuries and are currently at hospital.

The road heading out of Birmingham is currently closed and is expected to be shut until midday.

Police are appealing for information following the crash.

A statement from West Midlands police read: “We’re working hard to find out how the collision happened. If you were in the area at the time and either saw what happened or have dash cam footage, please get in touch.”

Police can be contacted via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight or call 101 anytime. To remain 100% anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 - quoting log 48 of 01/12/1.

A message from the editor:

Thank you for reading. BirminghamWorld is Birmingham’s latest news website, championing everything that is great about our city - reporting on news, lifestyle and sport. We want to start a community among our readers, so please follow us on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram, and keep the conversation going.