Teen arrested on drugs charge after Birmingham crash injures woman
The A453 College Road in Kingstanding was blocked just before 1:30pm following a collision.
The crash occurred on College Road close to the junction of The Ridgeway.
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West Midlands Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.
He remains in custody this afternoon.
The force confirmed a woman in her 60s was taken to Heartlands Hospital to get checked.
College Road ground to a halt as emergency services responded to the incident.
Bus services 7 and 907 were also diverted from the scene.
Live traffic systems suggest that College Road has now reopened.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called to College Road, Kingstanding at around 1.20pm today (Thurs) to reports of a collision.
"A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital to be checked over.
"A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drink / drugs and remains in police custody.
"Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch quoting log 2583 of 7 August."
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson confirmed: "We were called to reports of a three-car RTC on College Road at 1.28pm, two ambulances attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered two patients.
"A woman was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Heartlands Hospital. A man was assessed and discharged at the scene."
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