A MAN who died following a motorway pile-up involving a fire engine has been named as 35-year-old Sarabjit Singh).

Mr Singh, of West Bromwich, was involved in a four vehicle crash near the southbound junction of the M5 with the M42 at around 6.30am on Saturday, December 27.

He later died at Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham.

Police, who want to speak to the driver of a blue Rover ZR who briefly stopped at the scene, arrested a man in connection with the crash and he has now been released awaiting further enquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Central Motorway Police Group 0121 626 1285, reference 528/271208.