A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a collision in Kings Norton this afternoon (Tuesday 28th July) which left a child in a critical condition in hospital.
A large emergency service presence was reported by locals, with an air ambulance landing close by.
West Midlands Police confirmed they were called to the two car collision in Masshouse Lane – near the Shannon Road junction – just before 6pm.
A 9-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The arrested pair were also taken to hospital to be checked over.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who was in the area just before and around the time of the collision and in particular anyone who has any dash-cam footage to get in touch.”
Masshouse Lane remains closed while investigation of the scene continues. Please avoid the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time. Please quote log 4687 of 28 July.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org