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Serious crash shuts major Birmingham route

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car smashed into a bus stop in Birmingham today.

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The crash scene. Photo: @ResponseWMP

It happened on the southbound carriageway of Bristol Road where it meets Weoley Park Road.

The scene of the crash. Photo: ResponseWMP

Road closures were in place and police urged drivers to avoid the area.

Police said the driver had been arrested and taken into custody.