Birmingham professor dies after being struck by car
Professor Harry Matlay, 73, of Birmingham City Business School, has died after being hit by a car in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
Category : Search result: Coventry road collision
JCB and taxi crash in Birmingham, road closed
Emergency services rushed to Bordesley Green East after a collision between a JCB digger and a private hire taxi. No injuries reported. Get the latest traffic updates.
A45 Coventry Road near Birmingham Airport to close this weekend
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
M6 closed after girl falls from ambulance near Preston
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
A45 Coventry Road to close for vital bus works
The A45 Coventry Road into Birmingham will shut for a full weekend in January 2026 for Sprint bus route construction. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
Key Birmingham road closed for two days this weekend
A key route into Birmingham city centre will be closed from Friday night for Sprint bus works. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and use diversions.
Two teens killed in Iwade car crash
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Driver dies after Worcestershire crash with tree
A man in his 50s has died after his blue Volvo hit a tree on Goosehill Lane. Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic Friday morning collision.
Six arrested after teen threatened with gun in Coventry
West Midlands Police arrested six people in Coventry after a teenage girl was threatened with a firearm and a large knife on New Year's Day. Five teenagers and a woman are in custody.
Govt rejects law for reporting cat road accidents
The Labour government has refused to mandate reporting of cat collisions, citing enforcement challenges. Over 10,000 campaigners demanded change. Read the full story.
New Average Speed Cameras Installed Across Birmingham
Birmingham launches a major road safety crackdown with new average speed cameras at six locations and widespread 30mph limits. Find out where and why.
New Birmingham Speed Cameras Activated
Birmingham launches six new average speed camera zones to enforce 30mph limits. See the full list of locations and the council's road safety warning.
Child seriously hurt after bus collision in Bedworth
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
M42 crash victim details miraculous escape from lorry smash
Kimberley Ryder, 21, survived a major M42 pile-up. She details the terrifying crash, the hour-long rescue, and her remarkable recovery. Read her safety warning.
Three injured in West Bromwich road crash
Three people were injured, one seriously, in a two-car crash at a West Bromwich junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sunday evening. Read the latest updates.
Car Flips on Roof in Kings Heath, Birmingham
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
Woman hospitalised after Newport, Shropshire crash
A woman was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after a road collision in Coley, Newport. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an air ambulance and other crews. Read the latest traffic and emergency news.
Teenager attacked with zombie knife in Coventry
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a zombie knife attack near Upper Well Street, Coventry, in November. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses.
Two die in Shropshire crash days after Christmas
A man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene of a collision on the B4380 near Much Wenlock. Police appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Police hunt Porsche driver who fled Upper Tean crash
Staffordshire Police are searching for a Porsche driver who fled a multi-vehicle collision on Cheadle Road, Upper Tean, with his small black dog. Witnesses report up to 10 cars involved.
Woman arrested after fatal van crash in Worcestershire
A woman in her 70s has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road in Chadbury. A 54-year-old driver is in custody. Read the latest on the investigation.
Two-year-old killed in A1 collision in Cambridgeshire
A two-year-old boy from London has died after a stationary car was struck on the A1 in Cambridgeshire. A 64-year-old man has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two Teens Injured in Durham Farm Tractor Crash
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two women die in Bolton crash, 19-year-old arrested
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died at the scene of a crash on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Driver dies in Moseley medical emergency
A male driver has died following a medical emergency in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services rushed to Wake Green Road but could not save him. Read the full story.
Pedestrian dies in Worcester van collision
A woman has died after being struck by a van on Worcester Road. Paramedics provided advanced life support but could not save her. Read the latest details.
Wolverhampton hit-and-run: Woman in hospital, driver flees
Police are searching for a driver who fled after a collision on Goldthorn Hill, leaving a woman in her 50s in hospital. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
Driver dies in Birmingham medical emergency
A male driver has died following a medical emergency on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called at 7.28am on December 22. Read the full story.
Ryanair plane hits fuel truck at Edinburgh Airport
A Ryanair flight to Faro collided with a fuel tanker while taxiing at Edinburgh Airport, forcing an emergency evacuation. No fire reported. Full details and passenger reactions.
Major Coventry Solar Farm Approved After Revisions
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
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