Two Men Arrested for Suspected Drug-Driving After Fatal Crash Involving 9-Year-Old Girl
Two men have been arrested after a late-night collision in Birmingham that left a nine-year-old girl dead. The crash happened at about 11pm on Thursday in the Hockley area.
Incident details
Two cars collided on Icknield Street, a busy dual carriageway. One vehicle came to rest on a pavement beside a railway bridge wall.
Witnesses described another badly damaged car left in the middle of the road. The girl was a passenger in one of the vehicles.
Injuries and hospital treatment
Emergency services took the nine-year-old to hospital with serious injuries. She died a short time after arriving.
A woman and two other children from the same car were also taken to hospital. They were assessed by doctors.
Arrests and police response
Two men, aged 22 and 23, were arrested after the collision. They were driving a BMW.
Both face suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They were also arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs.
West Midlands Police offered condolences to the family. Filmogaz.com reported the force issued a statement expressing sympathy for the girl’s loved ones.
Local reaction
People in the area described the scene as shocking and tragic. A nearby resident called the death devastating for the family.
Residents noted the road has seen fatal collisions in the past, though not recently. The community remains shaken.
Summary
Two men were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following the fatal crash that killed the nine-year-old girl. Police continue their inquiries into the collision.
