Teenage cyclist killed after crash near football stadiumTeenage cyclist killed after crash near football stadium
The car is seen after smashing into a bus stop (Picture: BPM Media)

A 16-year-old boy has died in hospital after being struck down by a driver.

The teenage victim was knocked off his bike on Cattell Rd opposite Birmingham City St Andrews stadium at around 5.25am on Friday.

The boy died in hospital the next day.

A man, 47, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He remains in police custody.

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A silver car is seen at the scene after striking a bus stop.

An ambulance service spokeswoman said: ‘We were called to reports of an RTC involving a car and a pushbike at the junction of Cattell Road and Tilton Road in Nechells, Birmingham, at 5.23am and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene. 

‘On arrival, a man, the cyclist, was found in a critical condition.

‘He received specialist trauma care before being conveyed under emergency driving conditions to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.’

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: ‘We are still urging anyone who has information or footage to get in touch with us.

‘You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101.’

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