Two Men Injured in Serious Birmingham Car Crash, One in Life-Threatening Condition
Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a serious car crash in Birmingham left two men injured, with one in a life-threatening condition. The incident occurred on Clapgate Lane near the junction with Bell Heath Way at approximately 11:10 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, when a vehicle collided with a tree.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Emergency services, including two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma team, and a critical care car from the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, swiftly responded to the scene. A 20-year-old man, the driver, was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst disqualified and was taken to hospital with an arm injury. A second man, aged 26 and a passenger in the car, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital in a critical condition, where he remains with life-threatening injuries.
A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service stated, "The passenger, a man, was in a critical condition. He was extricated with help from fire colleagues and received advanced trauma care on scene by the team of medics before being conveyed on blue lights to the same hospital for further trauma care. His condition on arrival in A&E was described as life-threatening."
Police Investigation and Witness Appeal
Specialist officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are conducting thorough enquiries to establish the exact circumstances of the crash. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has footage from the area to come forward. They can be contacted by calling 101 or via Live Chat on the police website, quoting log 6135 of April 13. Alternatively, individuals can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly at FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.
Impact on Local Transport
As a result of the incident, bus services in the area have been diverted this morning. NX West Midlands confirmed that service 23 is being rerouted via Adams Hill to Wood Gate Lane to avoid the crash site, causing potential delays for commuters.
