A 16-year-old boy dies and another teenage boy is injured after a car crashes into railings in Birmingham. Police say they were called to Shaftmoor Lane at about 8.30pm following the collision, in which a white Seat Ibiza smashed into the railings.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene. West Midlands Police report he is held on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a breath specimen. The injured passenger, described as a teen boy, is taken to hospital with a serious arm injury.
Outlets report that specialist officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are involved and are appealing for information. Metro and BBC highlight efforts to speak with witnesses, while Metro also asks for dashcam footage from around the time of the crash, indicating an ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
