Five Hurt in Shocking Early Morning Birmingham Crash
Five pedestrians have been hospitalised after a car collision in Birmingham just after 3am today. The crash on Livery Street sent shockwaves through the city centre in the dead of night.
Rapid Emergency Response
West Midlands Ambulance Service sprang into action after receiving a call at 3:13 am. Four ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor, and a critical care paramedic rushed to the scene. The first medics arrived within five minutes, treating five injured men.
Serious Injuries and Hospital Transfers
One male pedestrian suffered multiple serious injuries. He was stabilised on-site and whisked to a Major Trauma Centre with a trauma doctor providing critical care en route. The other four men also sustained potentially serious injuries and were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital for further care.
Ongoing Investigation and Road Closure
Police are probing the cause of the collision. Motorists are urged to avoid Livery Street while investigations continue. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact local officers immediately.