A man has died after a collision involved six vehicles on a busy main road.
Emergency services were called to Soho Road, Handsworth, in Birmingham after the incident.
Footage on social media showed a white Audi driving at speed down the road before colliding with a number of vehicles.
A man in his 30s, one of the passengers in one of the stationary vehicles has been declared dead.
The aftermath of the crash
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A spokesperson from West Midlands Police said: "We've made an arrest after a man has sadly died following a collision in Soho Road, Birmingham, last night (18 February). An Audi hit a number of vehicles at around 8.20pm.
"A passenger in a stationary vehicle, aged in his 30s, sustained serious injuries and tragically died. Two other people were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries.
"A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was taken to hospital for treatment. He will be questioned following his treatment.
"We've secured some CCTV and dash cam footage but remain keen to hear from anyone with information who can assist our investigation."
A spokesperson from West Midland Fire Service said: "Shortly after 8.25pm on Sunday February 18, we responded to Soho Road in the Handsworth area of Birmingham.
"Two fire engines and two 4×4 brigade response vehicles from Handsworth and Ladywood stations attended. The first arrived within two minutes of being mobilised. This was a collision between several cars on the road.
"A man was rapidly freed from one car by firefighters using cutting equipment. He was handed into the care of doctors at the scene who sadly, confirmed his death.
"Soho Road was closed from Stafford Road to Grove Lane. Firefighters made the scene safe, and left the incident in the hands of West Midlands Police at 11.50pm.
Tributes have come in from local politicians and councillors, who described the incident as "hearbreaking."
Councillor for Brandwood & Kings Heath David Barker wrote: "Absolutely heartbroken to see videos being posted of this collision, and reports that someone has lost their life due to dangerous driving in Birmingham."
GB News has approached West Midlands Ambulance Service for a comment.