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'Driver asleep' crash on Aston Expressway prompts warning

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The crash happened on the Aston Expressway in Birmingham

A warning has been issued after an ambulance was in collision with a car whose driver is thought to have fallen asleep at the wheel.

A tweet from West Midlands Ambulance Service said driving whilst tired was not "worth the risk".

Only minor injuries were reported in the crash on Birmingham's Aston Expressway at 06:30 BST, police said.

Central Motorway Police Group tweeted: "Please do not drive tired."

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"Lucky minor injury, but it could of been a lot worse if not for the quick actions of the ambulance driver," the tweet continued.

West Midlands Police said no arrests had been made.

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West Midlands Police said only minor injuries were reported