{"id":121085,"date":"2025-05-21T23:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/121085\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T23:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:48:11","slug":"sad-update-after-quinton-expressway-bridge-tragedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/121085\/","title":{"rendered":"Sad update after Quinton Expressway bridge tragedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The man died after falling from a bridge near the busy road<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_Quinton-Expressway-GVJPG.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>A general view of Quinton Expressway, close to Ridgacre Road West<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A man who died after falling from a bridge in Birmingham has been identified.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/west-midlands-police\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"West Midlands PoliceLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">West Midlands Police<\/a> said he was hit by a number of vehicles after falling near the Quinton Expressway and Ridgacre Road West at around 10.10pm on Monday, May 19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Despite the best efforts of emergency services, nothing could be done to save him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/news\/midlands-news\/man-dies-after-falling-bridge-31683336\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE: Man dies after falling from bridge near major Birmingham route<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The force said officers had now identified the man after making an appeal for information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">His family were being supported by specialist officers and his name was not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get breaking news on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/FJKVhwxllixI0DiCj9e2sk\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object] Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">BirminghamLive WhatsApp <\/a>, click the link to join<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A statement said: &#8220;A man who tragically died on Quinton Expressway on Monday night has been identified.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we&#8217;re doing all we can to support them during this devastating time. &#8220;We appreciate all the information you provided following our appeal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The drivers involved remained at the scene of the incident and were helping police with their investigation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Anyone who has information can contact the serious collision investigation unit at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Alternatively contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 6043 of 19\/5\/25.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We have a suite of newsletters, tailored to your needs which include <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a> Politics, Nostalgia, Court and Crime Updates and, of course, BirminghamLive Daily &#8211; 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