Girl Killed in Birmingham Crash, Two Arrested

0:00That's the story for today. You're at news today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A tragic crash in Birmingham's Hawkely area has left a nine-year-old girl dead with two men now in custody. West Midlands Police arrested a 22-year-old and a 23-year-old from a BMW on suspicion of causing deaths by dangerous driving and drug driving. The collision happened around 11 p.m. on Thursday on Icknild Street. The young girl was a passenger and one of the two cars involved and rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. But she passed away shortly after. One car ended up on the pavement near a railway bridge while the other sat damaged in the middle of the busy dual carriageway. Locals are reeling from the shock, calling it a terrible tragedy for the girl's family. A worker nearby saw the wreckage and described the chaotic scene and a resident noted past fatal accidents on the road, though none recently. It's hitting the community hard. A woman and two other children from the girl's car were taken to hospital for checks,

1:00but no other serious updates yet. Police shared their thoughts with the loved ones during this devastating time. They're appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam or doorbell footage. Reach out via live chat or call 101. Quoting log 5769. Of April 2nd, stay safe out there on those roads.