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Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Dashcam footage shows Audi driver overtook at 120mph in a 30 zone, causing a fatal accident Soho in Birmingham.
A passenger in a stationary vehicle, in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and died, West Midlands Police revealed. The victim’s name has not been released.
Two other people were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries. Their current conditions are unknown.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was taken to hospital for treatment, after which he will be questioned, the force said.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said they treated three patients at the scene. She added: “The first was a man who was a passenger in one of the cars. He had sustained life threatening injuries and received advanced life support and advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.
“Unfortunately, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene. A woman from one of the cars was assessed and had sustained potentially serious injuries. She received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, posted a statement on Facebook: “I won’t share it, but I know many of you will have seen the horrific footage of a road collision on Soho Road last night.
“We now know an innocent man has lost his life – yet another needless death in Birmingham because of dangerous driving.
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