Shaunna Farley – Thursday 4th June 2026 – 10.20am.
One man has died following a road traffic collision in Smethwick in the early hours of this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Oldbury Road in Smethwick at 00.46am and sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, ambulance staff discovered a man who was the driver of a car which had been involved in a collision with a tree.
“He was extricated from the vehicle by the fire service. Once extricated, he was assessed and was in a critical condition. Ambulance staff quickly began administering advanced life support to him.
“Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”
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