Coventry: Man dies after cars crash on A45
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Traffic was diverted away from the A45 following the fatal crash
A man has died after a two-vehicle collision in Coventry.
He is believed to be the driver of a car that made off from police before crashing into another vehicle on the A45, West Midlands Police said.
The, man in his 20s, was found in a critical condition on the westbound carriageway and died at the scene.
West Midlands Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The incident took place at about 10:30 GMT.
The male driver of the second vehicle was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be serious.
The westbound carriageway remains closed between Tollbar End and Stivichall interchange for emergency resurfacing works.
The A45 eastbound and A46 southbound between Binley and Tollbar End also remains closed overnight for unrelated planned works, said National Highways. , external
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