Man hit by debris after multi-vehicle crash including police car in Handsworth

A pedestrian is being treated in hospital after he was hit by debris from a crash between a police car and a number of other vehicles.

The crash happened at Holyhead Road, near to the junction with Clarence Road in Handsworth in Birmingham around 6:30pm on 29th September.

West Midlands Police have since referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which they say is "standard procedure in such circumstances".

One pedestrian, a man in his 30s was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries but is thought to be in a stable condition.

Another pedestrian, also a man in his 30s received injuries which are not believed to be serious.

Officers say investigations are ongoing. They are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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