Stratford Road is a major commuter route into the city centre of Birmingham, which was blocked following a two-vehicle pile-up at a busy junction.<\/p>\n
Two men were seriously hurt and a third man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.<\/p>\n
The crash transpired on the A34 at the Kyotts Lake Road junction and the Sratford Road in Sparkbrook at 6.49am today.<\/p>\n
A man was stuck inside one of the vehicles which meant that fire crews had to use expert cutting equipment to free him from the wreckage.<\/p>\n
Another man was also hurt.<\/p>\n
Both men, aged 49 and 32, were taken to hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
The main Stratford Road was closed between Henley Street and Farm Road.<\/p>\n
Emergency services operated at the scene to treat the crash victims and ensure that the vehicles were safe.<\/p>\n
The police have announced that the road will remain sealed off throughout the morning. Motorists and bus services are being diverted.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: \u201cWe were alerted to the crash by the ambulance service.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne man was trapped by his injuries and crews used cutting equipment to free him from his car.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen he was out of the car he was given first aid by paramedics and taken to hospital. The extent of his injuries is not known.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police have said that a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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