Two Boys Seriously Injured in Perry Common Car-Bike Collision
Two boys, one described as a teenager, have been seriously injured after a car collided with their bicycle at a junction in the Perry Common area of Birmingham. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 11, at the intersection of Witton Lodge Road and Maxted Road in Erdington.
Emergency Response and Hospitalization
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the scene at 8:39 p.m. following reports of a collision between a car and a bicycle. Two ambulances attended and found two patients—a boy and a teenage male—both from the bicycle. One was treated for a serious but not life-threatening injury, while the other received care for potentially serious injuries. Both were transported to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
Police officers sealed off the road to secure the scene and conduct their investigation. The driver of the car remained at the location and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
Police Statement and Appeal for Information
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police confirmed they were called just before 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, after a car collided with two boys on a bicycle. Paramedics also attended, and one boy was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-changing.
The police have issued an appeal for information, urging anyone with details about the incident to contact them by calling 101 or using the Live Chat feature on their website, quoting log number 5590 from February 11.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in residential areas, particularly at junctions where cyclists and vehicles interact. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.
