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10 August 2011
Last updated at 01:12 ET
Police have begun a murder inquiry after two pedestrians were run over and killed by a driver in Birmingham.
The incident happened at about 01:15 BST on the Dudley Road in the Winson Green area.
Police have arrested a man and a vehicle has been recovered.
The casualties were taken to the nearby City Hospital where a large crowd has gathered. It is not yet known if the deaths are linked to overnight rioting in the area.
Police in riot gear have been blocking the hospital's main entrance.
Members of the Asian community have described the incident as a hit-and-run.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Two men have died following a road traffic collision in the Winson Green area of Birmingham which detectives are treating as murder.
"Three men were taken to hospital where two subsequently died from their injuries. A third male remains in a critical condition.
"West Midlands Police have launched a murder inquiry, arrested one man in connection with the incident and recovered a vehicle from near the scene which will be examined by forensics experts."
Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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The incident happened at about 01:15 BST on the Dudley Road in the Winson Green area.
Police have arrested a man and a vehicle has been recovered.
The casualties were taken to the nearby City Hospital where a large crowd has gathered. It is not yet known if the deaths are linked to overnight rioting in the area.
Police in riot gear have been blocking the hospital's main entrance.
Members of the Asian community have described the incident as a hit-and-run.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Two men have died following a road traffic collision in the Winson Green area of Birmingham which detectives are treating as murder.
"Three men were taken to hospital where two subsequently died from their injuries. A third male remains in a critical condition.
"West Midlands Police have launched a murder inquiry, arrested one man in connection with the incident and recovered a vehicle from near the scene which will be examined by forensics experts."
Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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