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POLICE have closed off part of a major road in Birmingham after a “very serious” crash earlier this evening and it is believed to remain closed until the morning. Officers were called to Coventry Road, South Yardley, at around 7pm on Friday and a stretch of the road near the junction of King’s Road is expected to be closed until Saturday morning.

Buses are also currently being diverted away from the site of the incident.

Investigating officers say they are looking through CCTV footage to try to work out why the crash happened.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson confirmed there would be disruptions to travel in the area until Saturday morning.

They said: “Part of Coventry Road in South Yardley, Birmingham, is closed as we investigate the cause of a very serious crash. 

“We were called at 6.54pm today (Friday April 1) near to the junction of Kings Road. All emergency services attended.

“This is a very serious incident, and the road will be closed for a long time. Buses are diverted and you should find alternative routes. Delays are expected until tomorrow morning.

“We’re working hard to understand what has happened. Our priorities are caring for the people involved and identifying their loved ones.

“We have already spoken to some people who saw what happened and have started to identify CCTV cameras that may have recorded the crash.”

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