Two teenagers killed and man and woman fighting for life after car hits pedestrians in Oldbury | UK News
One person has been arrested after a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl were killed when a car crashed into several pedestrians in the West Midlands.
The teens are believed to have died at the scene in Oldbury following a collision involving a blue Nissan Skyline on Sunday night.
A man and woman in their 20s are in hospital with life-threatening injuries following the incident on the A457 Birmingham Road and Oldbury Road, near the intersection with Crystal Drive, at 11: 30 pm.
West Midlands Police say a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts remain with all the families affected. We have expert family liaison officers supporting them. at this terrible time.
“We know that a lot of people were gathered in the area at the time of the collision and should have witnessed what happened. I would urge those people to get in touch if they haven’t already done so. so.
“I ask people not to share videos or photos on social media. If you have anything that might help our investigation, please get in touch.
“This is very distressing for the families affected and it is inappropriate for them to see things that could upset them on social media.
“I would like to thank everyone who has made statements so far and ask anyone else with dash cam footage or any other witnesses to contact us.”
Witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam footage can email [email protected], text Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk from 8am to midnight or call 101 – quote log number 3732 November 20
