A horrific crash occurred in Birmingham, leading to the death of six people. The horrendous crash happened at the entrance to the underpass on Lee Bank Middleway at the junction of Bristol Road in Edgbaston. The road had remained closed while police and ambulances were investigating the situation.
Three men were killed when they were thrown out of their car and a taxi driver and his two passengers, a man and women, died after the vehicle was left on its side. The fourth man involved in the accident was left in critical condition.
One of the victims that died was a local taxi driver named Imtiaz Mohammed, who was a father of six and was said to be a caring and hard working person. Mohammed worked for firm castle cars, which has offices located in Sandwell, West Midlands and Birmingham.
Debbie Ormsby, in a statement on behalf of the cab company, said: “Imtiaz was a wonderful young, hard-working family man.
“We were shocked and devastated to learn this morning that it was Imtiaz who lost his life in the serious road traffic collision which had been reported by our drivers in the early hours of Sunday.
“He was loved and respected by all who worked with him, and he will be greatly missed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all the other families affected by this tragedy.”
Superintendent Sean Phillips, from West Midlands Police, told a press conference: “It is way too early to speculate on the causes of the accident.
“It will take some time to unpick the scene and just understand exactly what’s happened. It would be unfair for me to speculate at this time.”
Five ambulances and three paramedics were sent to the scene and stated that it was shocking that the man and women in the first car were able to escape with minor injuries, despite the extensive damage to their vehicle.
Ambulances services said that they treated 13 patients in total.
It was reported that three other cars collided as they tried to avoid the scene at the entrance to the underpass.
Many people took to social media to speak of their sadness, following the news of the collision.
Ronnie Miah wrote: “I can’t get this out of my head! Am a taxi driver and was heading towards Broad Street when this happened, my thoughts go out to the family.
“Such horrible news, please wear your seatbelts!
“RIP to the people who lost their lives.”
Kamran Khattak wrote: “Fathers, sons, daughters, mothers have died in this crash. Let’s all take this tragic event as a wake-up call and drive safely.
“Condolences to the families of those who have passed away in this tragic event.”
Angela Fowler commented: “This is so tragic. It is going to be the most terrible time for the injured and the family and friends of all concerned.
Jodie Louise wrote: “RIP. Just heartbreaking at any time but at Christmas time just horrific. So absolutely dreadful. Sending prayers to the family of the deceased.”
Sharon Shaw wrote: “I haven’t stopped thinking about this all day. The families and friends being told this awful news when the rest of us are just waking up to a normal day’’
“RIP to all those poor people and credit to emergency services having to face this and go on to never forget these horrendous scenes.”
West Midlands Fire Service said 40 fire fighters helped in the aftermath of the “horrific” crash, and were met with what they described as a “complex scene, spread over some distance”.
