Mission Latest 2010
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Tuesday 27th July – 10.30m – Murray MacGregor
CAR LANDS ON ROOF
An elderly car driver has had a ‘miraculous’ escape after the car he was in left the road and ended up on its roof at the bottom of an embankment.
The crash happened on the A41 between Cosford and Albrighton near to RAF Cosford at about 4.55pm on Tuesday.
The doctor and paramedic from the Midlands Air Ambulance at Cosford went to the scene in a rapid response vehicle and were backed up by a land ambulance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The ambulance staff were told that there had been a collision between an Audi and a small car. The Audi rolled off the A41, through trees and landed on its roof on a country lane. Two members of the public pulled the driver out of the vehicle as they feared that the car might go on fire because of leaking petrol. The 73 year old man from Pattingham was stabilised at the scene. Due to the nature of the crash, the doctor on the air ambulance decided that the patient should go to the trauma centre at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The ambulance took the patient the short distance to RAF Cosford where he was transferred onto the aircraft and flown to hospital. After further assessment at the hospital, it became apparent that his only injury was a broken rib. A 69-year-old woman in the second car was checked over but was uninjured. There is no doubt that the man in the Audi has had a very very lucky escape from serious injury."
Tuesday 27th July 2010 – 3.30pm – Claire Thomas KICKED BY HORSE
A man has been airlifted to hospital after being kicked in the face by a horse in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a property in Dinmore at around 11.00am this morning (Tuesday). An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a 27-year-old man who had a laceration to his chin and was suffering from neck and facial pain. The man was immobilised by crews with a neck collar and spinal board as a precaution and given pain relief before being flown to Hereford County for further assessment and treatment."
Tuesday 27th July 2010 – 2.30pm – Claire Thomas MAN SUFFERS BURNS
A man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering burns at a factory in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a factory on Droitwich Road in Worcester shortly after 11.00am this morning (Tuesday). Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a BASICS emergency medic and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The man, believed to be in his 30s, sustained 6% burns to his neck, arm and leg from molten metal. On arrival, the man was being cared for by on site first aiders and was in a lot of pain. Crews immediately administered pain relief to the man and carefully applied cooling burns dressings to his wounds. The man was transferred to the awaiting helicopter by crews, which had landed near to the factory, and was then flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for specialist burns treatment."
Monday 26th July – 11.43pm – Murray MacGregor M6 CLOSED AFTER CRASH
Thousands of motorists faced long delays after a crash between a car and a lorry in the roadworks section of the M6 left a woman needing airlifting to hospital.
The crash happened just to the south of junction 10a at about 8.20pm on Monday evening.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the southbound carriageway.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they were told that the car had been spun round in the collision with the lorry. A 51 year old woman from Rowley Regis was the passenger in the car. She was complaining of severe neck pain. Due to the geography of the area, the helicopter landed very briefly on the carriageway of the M6 and dropped off its doctor and paramedic and then lifted off again and re-positioned in a field near by. Ambulance staff took the decision not to take any risks and asked the firefighters to remove the roof of the car. The woman was then extricated on a spinal board along with a neck collar. The aircraft then landed back onto the carriageway. The woman was loaded onto the helicopter while the rotors remained turning so that it was on the ground for the minimum amount of time. She was then flown to the trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. A man of a similar age to the woman was also immobilised before being taken by land ambulance to Walsall Manor Hospital. The lorry driver was not injured in the crash."
Monday 26th July – 7.00pm – Murray MacGregor CYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A young Mum who was on a day out in Herefordshire has been airlifted to hospital after coming off her bike when a cardigan got caught in her wheels.
The unfortunate incident happened at about 12.10pm on Monday near to the Wye Knot Inn at Symonds Yat.
An ambulance and a rapid response vehicle were initially sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they found a woman with a suspected broken jaw and neck pain. The crews were told that she had apparently been on a down hill section of tarmac when a cardigan belonging to her child, who was cycling with her, got caught in the front wheel and she was thrown over the handlebars. After assessing the injuries, the crew requested that the 23 year old Cheltenham woman be airlifted to a specialist hospital for further assessment and treatment. The Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham was mobilised to the scene. The woman was then airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol."
Sunday 25th July 2010 – 7.40pm – Claire Thomas MOTORCROSS RIDER AIRLIFTED
A man has been airlifted to hospital after coming off his motorcross in Shropshire.
The incident happened on a farm near to Tenbury Road in Cleobury Mortimer at around 2.30pm this afternoon (Sunday). An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The 39-year-old man sustained a serious shoulder injury after coming off his motorcross bike. Crews treated the man at the scene and immobilised his shoulder before airlifting him to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Sunday 25th July 2010 – 4.00pm – Claire Thomas WOMAN AIRLIFTED FROM RTC
A woman and a man have been taken to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Worcestershire.
The incident happened on the A44 in Broadway at 11.50am this morning (Sunday). An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a man who had come off his motorcycle after a collision with a car. The man, believed to be in his 40s, suffered a shoulder injury in the crash. He was treated on scene by crews before being transferred by land ambulance to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. The passenger from the car, a 69-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury in the crash. The woman was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and flown to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in the crash."
Sunday 25th July 2010 – 3.30pm – Claire Thomas FALL FROM HORSE
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Chaseley Road in Rugeley at around 8.10am this morning (Sunday).
A rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The 45-year-old woman had sustained a lower back injury after reportedly falling from a horse. Crews immobilised her on scene with a neck collar and spinal board before she was transferred to the aircraft and flown to Stafford District Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Saturday 24th July 2010 – 7.00pm – Claire Thomas FALL FROM LADDER
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling approximately 6ft from a ladder in Shropshire.
The incident happened at a property off the A483 in Llynclys, Oswestry, at around 12.30pm this afternoon (Saturday). Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man who had been injured after falling from a ladder onto grass. It is believed the man was carrying out DIY in the back garden of the property when the incident happened. The 69-year-old man sustained an injury to his head. Crews treated the man at the scene before he was flown to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment."
Friday 23rd July 2010 – 8.30pm – Claire Thomas WOMAN AIRLIFTED
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Kidderminster.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a single car collision on Sugar Loaf Lane in Iverley shortly before 6.00pm this evening (Friday).
A paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The woman, believed to be in her 20s and the driver of the car, sustained serious injuries to her right arm in the crash. It is believed the car had left the road and collided with a tree stump, causing the car to flip onto its driver’s side. Crews assessed the woman at the scene and administered pain relief before dressing her serious injuries. The woman was then flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Friday 23rd July 2010 – 7.30pm – Claire Thomas MAN SUFFERS SERIOUS BURNS
A man has been flown to hospital after suffering serious burns in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to near a campsite on Blayneys Lane in Evensham shortly after 4.30pm this afternoon (Friday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man, believed to be in his 20s, who had suffered 15% burns to his arms, back and hands. It is believed the man’s injuries were sustained after a petrol can caught fire. The man’s wounds, some of which were full thickness burns, were dressed with cooling burns packs by crews before he was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the Regions specialist burns centre, for further treatment."
Thursday 22nd July 2010 – 4.30pm – Suzie Fothergill LUCKY ESCAPE FOR TWO
Two people had a lucky escape following a road traffic collision Worcestershire this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway of the M42, near to junction two, at approximately 12.50pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car that had suffered significant damage after it had reportedly been in collision with the central reservation before overturning. The two occupants from the vehicle were out of the car on the crew’s arrival. The driver, a man in his 20’s, was treated at the scene for an arm and head injury. The man was immobilised before being conveyed to Alexandra Hospital, via land ambulance. The passenger, a woman also in her 20’s, was treated on scene for a head injury before being airlifted to the same hospital for further assessment and treatment. Considering the damage to the vehicle and location of the incident, the occupants were fortunate not to have suffered more serious injuries."
Thursday 22nd July 2010 – 9.00pm – Claire Thomas GIRL AIRLIFTED
A young girl has been injured following a collision with a van in Sutton Coldfield this evening.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the Chester Road in New Oscott at around 5.30pm this evening (Thursday). An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles, a motorcycle paramedic, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived on scene to find a young girl who had been in collision with a van. The 11 year old girl sustained a head injury and lower leg pain in the crash. Crews dressed a nasty wound on the girls head, immobilised her with a neck collar and spinal board and stabilised her condition before airlifting her to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Medics had been pre alerted to the arrival of the girl who was in a stable condition. No one else was injured in the crash."
Wednesday 21st July 2010 – 5.50pm – John Hawker 4x4 OVERTURNS
Three men have been injured, one seriously after a crash in Worcestershire this morning.
The incident occurred on the A456, near to West Midland Safari Park at around 10.45am. Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an Incident Support Officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a 4x4 vehicle that had rolled over and was on its roof. The vehicle was towing a trailer at the time of the crash, which had also overturned. A man believed to be in his 50’s, suffered serious head injuries and was treated at the scene. His condition was stabilised and he was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his serious injuries. A second man travelling in the vehicle, believed to be in his 40’s, also suffered a head injury. He was treated at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to Worcester Royal Hospital for further treatment. A third man was treated at the scene for minor injuries but declined hospital treatment. Considering the damage to the vehicle, the men were fortunate not to have suffered more serious or even fatal injuries."
Tuesday 20th July – 10.10pm – Murray MacGregorSEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION
A Shropshire man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a wasp sting.
The incident happened in a wooded area near the grass strip airfield at Condover at about 10.30am on Tuesday morning.
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The initial call to the ambulance service said that the man had been attacked by a swarm of wasps or hornets. The 56 year old local man initially collapsed and was still shaking when ambulance crews arrived. He was given anti-histamine and steroids to control his condition, though adrenalin was on standby in case they didn’t have the desired effect. He was then airlifted to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment. His condition is not believed life threatening."
Tuesday 20th July – 10.18pm – Murray MacGregorLONG DISTANCE CYLCIST HURT
A cyclist who was travelling from Ireland to Middlesex has ended up being airlifted to hospital after he was in collision with a car in Shropshire.
The collision happened on the A49 at Ludlow at a slip road near Bromfields Foods Centre at just after 5.00pm on Tuesday.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene. Prior to the arrival of the ambulance crews, a nurse who was passing the scene stopped to offer assistance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When the crews arrived they were told that the cyclist, a 60 year old man from Middlesex, had gone over the car after the collision. He was on route from Ireland to Middlesex. The situation was made more complex because of the poor weather. The man had suffered a very nasty open fracture to his ankle. There were initially concerns about the affect the break was having on his foot. The ambulance staff worked with the doctor from the air ambulance to re-align the foot and leg which helped the situation. The leg was splinted and the man was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before he was airlifted to the regional trauma centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham."
Tuesday 20th July – 4.25pm – Chris KowalikGIRL FALLS FROM ROPESWING
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after falling from a ropeswing in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Canal Street, Amblecote, shortly after 2.20pm today.
Three rapid response vehicles (one driven by an incident support officer), an ambulance crew, the West Midlands Ambulance Service Hazardous Area Response Team and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with on-board Doctor attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A fourteen year old girl had fallen a short distance from a ropeswing, into a stream with a concrete landing. She had a minor leg injury, but she was wet and uncomfortable in a wooded area at the bottom of a steep bank leading to the stream. The air ambulance had to land on some wasteland some distance away, and road vehicles also had to be parked some distance from the patient because of the woodland. Two helpful members of the public took the crews to where the patient was. The crews, including the Air Ambulance Doctor worked well together to treat the girl at the scene, who was given pain relief, placed on a stretcher and taken to the waiting land ambulance. She was then taken to Russells Hall Hospital."
Monday 19th July 2010 – 5.30pm – Suzie Fothergill MAN INJURED IN DUMPER TRUCK INCIDENT
A man has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Stourbridge today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Belbroughton in Stourbridge shortly before 4.10pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a dumper truck on its side and a man who had become injured after reportedly falling from the vehicle. The man, believed to be in his 50’s, had suffered head and chest injuries. He was treated on scene before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Friday 16th July 2010 – 9.30pm – John Hawker
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash in Herefordshire this evening.
The incident occurred at the junction of the B6432 and Broadway Road, Willersey, Broadway at around 5.20pm. Two rapid response vehicles and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a motorcycle and a bus that had been in a significant collision. The man riding the motorcycle, believed to be in his 20’s, suffered serious head and arm injuries. The man received emergency treatment at the scene and he was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his serious injuries. No other person was injured in the crash."
Thursday 15th July 2010 – 10.45pm – John HawkerFATAL RTC
Two people have died and one person has been seriously injured in a crash this evening in Worcestershire.
The incident occurred on the A46 Sedgeberrow Bypass, between Evesham and Cheltenham at around 5.20pm. Two rapid response vehicles and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found two cars that had been in a serious crash. Both cars had suffered substantial damage. A woman and a man travelling in one car had suffered multiple serious injuries. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save them and they were both confirmed dead at the scene. A further patient, a man believed to be in his early 40’s, and travelling in the second car, suffered serious arm injuries and also an abdominal injury. The man was treated at the scene and airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his injuries."
Thursday 15th July – 8.35am – Chris KowalikROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SHROPSHIRE
Two cars and a van have been involved in a road traffic collision near Harper Adams College in Edgmond.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the B5062, shortly before 5.25pm yesterday (Wednesday).
Three ambulance crews, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"An off-duty GP was driving in the area at the time of the collision and stayed at the scene to look after the casualties until ambulance resources arrived. He stayed on scene until they left, which was very helpful. The crews arrived to find one car which had overturned and collided with a tree. There was little damage to the vehicle and its driver had managed to get out with just a minor injury that didn’t require hospital treatment. There was more damage done to the second car involved. Its driver, a woman in her forties, was assessed at the scene and found to have back pain. She was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was taken to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Her male passenger, who is in his fifties, who had managed to get out of the car, had a seatbelt injury, and pains to his chest, left hip and left shoulder for which he was given pain relief before being taken to the same hospital. The driver of the van was uninjured."
Wednesday 7th July - 7.10am - Murray MacGregorOFF ROADER HITS TREE
A motorcyclist who was riding through a wood in Coventry has been airlifted to hospital after colliding with a tree.
The incident happened at about 6.40pm on Tuesday evening in Brandon Wood, off Brandon Lane, near the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust.
Two ambulances, an incident support officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire and a BASICs emergency doctor were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they found the rider, a man who was approximately 20, unconscious. He was some distance from the road and had been riding a ‘scrambler’ type of motorbike. He had suffered serious head and chest injuries. The doctor anaesthetised him before he was carried by the ambulance staff out of the wood to the helicopter which then airlifted him to University Hospital of Coventry & Warwickshire. On arrival his condition was described as potentially life threatening."
Tuesday 6th July - 7.45pm - Murray MacGregorCYCLISTS HEDGE TRIMMER INJURY
A cyclist has suffered an horrific foot injury after an accident involving a tractor driven hedge trimmer in Shropshire.
The accident happened on a country lane known as the B4579 Oakhurst Road just outside of Oswestry at about 3.40pm on Tuesday.
An ambulance, the Welsh Air Ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The exact details of the incident are not clear. However, the ambulance staff were told that for some reason the cyclist came off his bike and slid along the ground. Unfortunately, his left foot went into the cutting mechanism of the trimmer. The 38 year old man, who lives in the local area, had suffered a traumatic injury to his foot. His condition was stabilised before he was airlifted by the Midlands Air Ambulance to University Hospital of North Staffordshire where he was due to undergo surgery for his injury."
Tuesday 6th July 2010 - 7.15pm - Murray MacGregorCYCLIST DIES
A cyclist has died after being in collision with a car in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway of the A442, between the Wombridge Interchange and Greyhound Interchange, in Telford at around 1.00pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they immediately started resuscitation attempts on the man who had suffered very serious injuries. The air ambulance landed as close to the scene as possible. After the man’s condition was stabilised, he was airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
Unfortunately despite all of the efforts of ambulance and hospital staff, it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead later on at hospital. The driver of the car, a man, was uninjured."
Tuesday 6th July 2010 - 4.50pm - Claire ThomasCAR V CAR
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a collision involving two cars in Worcestershire.
The incident happened on the junction of Comberton Hill and the A451 in Kidderminster at around 12.15pm this afternoon (Tuesday). Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS) BASICS doctor on board attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived on scene to find two cars which had been in collision. The driver of one car, a man believed to be in his 50s, suffered a suspected head injury in the crash. Crews worked with the fire service at the scene to help extricate him from the car whilst he continued to receive emergency treatment. The man was anaesthetised on scene due to his condition and immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. No one else was injured in the crash."
Tuesday 6th July 2010 - 2.00pm - Claire ThomasMAN AIRLIFTED FROM HOSPITAL
A man has suffered serious burns at a community hospital in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ledbury Community Hospital at around 11.30am this morning (Tuesday). An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived at the hospital to find a man being cared for by hospital staff in the minor injuries unit. The man, believed to be in his 60s, sustained burns to his head, face, hands, arms and leg. It is believed the man was carrying out maintenance work when an aerosol spray ignited. Crews immediately commenced treatment on the man at the scene, administering pain relief and dressing his wounds with cooling burns packs. The man was transferred by land ambulance to the awaiting helicopter, which had landed nearby, before being conveyed by air ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was in a serious condition."
Monday 5th July - 10.11pm - Murray MacGregorYOUNG CYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A young cyclist in Shropshire has been airlifted to hospital after he was in collision with a car.
The collision happened at just after 5.10pm at the junction of Sandino Road and Holmer Farm Road, in the Stirchley area of Telford.
A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The exact circumstances of the incident were not clear as the six year old spoke only a little English. Fortunately, one of the ambulance staff who attended phoned a friend who was able to interpret. Due to the windscreen of the car being damaged the crews took no chances and immobilised the youngster using a neck collar and spinal board. He was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital suffering from a head injury and a potential fractured to his left leg. His mother flew with him. The crew said the injuries were potentially life threatening."
Sunday 4th July - 1.15pm - Chris KowalikVAN v MOTORCYCLE
A teenage motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with a van in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Longdon Hill, Wickhamford at 10.45am today.
A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find a motorcycle and a small van which had been involved in a collision. The motorcyclist, a man in his late teens, was initially unconscious and had chest and back pain. A pelvic splint was applied and he was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar before being flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment from its trauma team."
Saturday 3rd July - 1.25pm - Chris KowalikMAN INJURED BETWEEN CAR AND WALL
A man has been airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped between a car and a wall in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Stratford Road, Stoney Hill, Bromsgrove, shortly after 10.40am today.
A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A thirty year old man had had his legs trapped between a car and a wall. He had a fractured right leg and was given pain relief by land ambulance crews and by the air ambulance’s on-board doctor. He was fully immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Friday 25th June - 9.00pm - Suzie Fothergill MOTORCYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision on the M54 today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to junction 5 of the M54 in Shropshire at approximately 6.30pm this evening.
An ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a man who had been injured after falling from his motorcycle. The man, believed to be in his 40’s, was treated on scene for a fractured arm and a chest injury, before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment. No other vehicles were involved in the incident."
Saturday 26th June - 8.30pm - Suzie Fothergill MOTORCYCLIST FATALLY INJURED
A man has been fatally injured and two others have gone to hospital following a road traffic collision in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Upton Road in Callow End shortly after 4.40pm this afternoon.
Two ambulances, a senior officer, a MARS BASICs doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a motorcycle and a car that had been in collision. Crews immediately assessed the motorcyclist, a man, and resuscitation attempt were carried out. Unfortunately despite the best efforts of ambulance personnel nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene. The driver of the car, a female, was treated at the scene for back and foot injuries whilst the passenger of the car, a man, was treated for minor injuries. The occupants of the car, both believed to be in their late 20’s, were transferred, via land ambulance, to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Both causalities from the car travelled on board the same ambulance."
Sunday 27th June - 7.00pm - Suzie Fothergill MAN INJURED IN BANGER RACE
A man has been airlifted to hospital following an incident at a Banger race in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Trent Raceway on Newborough Road in Needwood, Burton on Trent shortly after 3.00pm this afternoon.
A rapid response vehicle carrying paramedics from the Staffordshire Midlands Air Ambulance was dispatched to the scene. An off duty paramedic and St John Ambulance were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews were called to the raceway after a man had become injured during a race. It is reported that the car the man had been travelling had rolled over approximately three times before it collided with another vehicle and continued to roll another two times. The man was trapped in the vehicle for a period of time. Once freed with the assistance of the fire service, crews immobilised and extricated the man using a long board. The man, believed to be in his 40’s, was treated for a suspected fractured collar bone and back pain at scene before being conveyed to the Air Ambulance via a St John Ambulance vehicle. The man was airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. The hospital was pre-alerted to the arrival of the man and of his injuries."
Sunday 27th June - 7.00pm - Suzie Fothergill MAN INJURED IN RTC
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A44, Fish Hill in Broadway shortly before 1.35pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service Spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorbike. The motorcyclist, a man in his early 20’s, was treated on scene for a fractured hand and a potential head injury after he reportedly fell from his bike. The man was given pain relief at the scene before being airlifted to Worcester Royal hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Sunday 27th June - 9.30pm - Suzie Fothergill MAN INJURED ON TRAMPOLINE
A man has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a property off Oak Avenue, Huntington in Cannock at approximately 5.40pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews were called to reports of a man who had knocked himself out whilst on a trampoline. On arrival at the scene crews found the man still on the trampoline. Due to the location of the incident, crews used a scoop stretcher to immobilise the man and remove him from the trampoline. The man, believed to be in his 30’s, was treated at the scene for a back injury before being airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment."
Thursday 24th June - 11.20pm - Suzie Fothergill MAN FATALLY INJURED
A man has died today following a road traffic collision in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a single vehicle RTC in Hinton, Whitchurch at approximately 7.50pm this evening.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found man who is believed to have fallen from his motorcycle. Crews immediately assessed the man who had suffered serious multiple injuries and full resuscitation attempts were carried out. Unfortunately nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene."
Thursday 24th June - 10.00pm - Suzie Fothergill PEDESTRIAN INJURED
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Wolverhampton today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Rose Hill Gardens in Willenhall South shortly after 5.25pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a teenage boy that had been in collision with a car. The boy believed to be 16 years of age was treated at the scene for a head injury. Due to the nature of the incident, the doctor that was travelling on board the helicopter gave the boy an anesthetic at the scene. The teenager was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in this incident."
Thursday 24th June - 5.05pm - Chris KowalikCAR v MOTORBIKE
A motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with a car in north Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Malpas Road, Whitchurch, shortly before 1.05pm today.
An ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The motorcyclist, a man in his forties, had a broken leg and an arm injury. He was swiftly flown to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment at its trauma centre."
Wednesday 23rd June 2010 - 3.20pm - Suzie Fothergill MOTORCYCLIST INJURED
A man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of the A50 and Creswell Lane in Creswell, Stafford at approximately 9am this morning.
An ambulance, rapid response vehicle, senior paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived on scene to find a motorbike and a car that had been in collision. The motorcyclist, a man in his 20’s, was treated at scene for a fractured leg, facial and hand injuries before being conveyed, via land ambulance, to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment."
Tuesday 22nd June 2010 - 5.20pm - Claire Thomas MOTORCYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A man has been airlifted to hospital after the motorcycle he was riding crashed in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Birch House Lane in Eccleshall at around 3.00pm this afternoon (Tuesday). An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived on scene to find the man who had come off his motorcycle and had landed in a nearby field. The 27 year old man suffered a serious lower left leg injury in the crash. Crews treated the man at the scene, administering pain relief to him before he was immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splint. The man was flown to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment."
Sunday 20th June 2010 - 9.00pm - John Hawker
MOTORCYCLE v CAR
A man has been seriously injured after a crash in Staffordshire this afternoon.
The incident occurred on Kings Walk, Kings Bromley, Burton on Trent at just after 3.05pm. An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a motorcycle and car that are believed to have been in a collision. The man riding the motorcycle suffered head injuries in the crash and had been unconscious. The man, believed to be 50 years old, was treated at the scene and his condition was stabilised. He was airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his serious injuries."
Sunday 20th June 2010 - 6.00pm - John HawkerTHREE CAR RTC
Four people have been injured after a three car crash near Nuneaton this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the B4114 Nuneaton Road, Ansley, at around 1.40pm. Three ambulances, an Incident Support Officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found three cars that had been in a significant collision. The man driving one car, believed to be 23 years old suffered a serious head injury. He was treated at the scene and his condition was stabilised. The man was airlifted by the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his serious injuries. A woman travelling in the second car, believed to be in her late 60’s, suffered chest injuries and neck pain. She was treated at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to the same hospital for further treatment. A girl travelling in the same car, believed to be 12 years old, suffered back and neck injuries and was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar. She was also transferred to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the third car, a man in his 20’s suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. He did not require hospital treatment."
Saturday 19th June 2010 - 9.00pm - John HawkerMOTOR X RIDER INJURED
A Motor X biker has been seriously injured after crashing at an event in Staffordshire.
The incident occurred at a Motor X event in Blackies Lane, Stone at around 3.15pm. A rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a Motor X rider who had crashed and was being treated by first aiders. The rider, a boy believed to be 17 years old suffered serious leg injuries and also pelvic injuries. He was treated at the scene and immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar. The teenager was then airlifted University Hospital North Stafforshire for further assessment and emergency treatment. No other person was injured in the crash."
Saturday 19th June 2010 - 6.00pm - John HawkerFALL INSIDE BUS STATION
A boy has been seriously injured after a fall inside a bus station in Worcestershire this lunch time.
The incident occurred at the bus station in Angel Place, Worcester at around 12.15pm. An ambulance, an Incident Support Officer, a BASICS Doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a boy who is believed to have fallen down the side of an escalator in the bus station, a distance of around 20ft. The boy, thought to be 10 years old suffered back injuries after landing on the floor below. He was treated at the scene and immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar. The boy was then transferred by land ambulance to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Friday 18th June 2010 - 2.30pm - Claire Thomas MOTORCYCLIST DIES
A motorcyclist has been fatally injured following a collision involving a car in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A38 near to Ripple and junction 1 of the M50 at around 9.30am this morning (Friday).
An ambulance, an incident support officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance with a BASICS doctor on board and a second doctor from the Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS) attended. An ambulance crew from neighbouring Great Western Ambulance Service was also dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived on scene to find a man lying on the floor who had come off his motorcycle following a collision with a car. The man suffered multiple injuries in the crash. Unfortunately despite the best efforts of ambulance crews and medics nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a 71 year old man, was trapped in his vehicle for almost an hour due to the significant damage caused in the collision. Crews and medics worked with the fire service to carefully extricate him from the car whilst he received treatment for an injury to his leg. The man was transferred by land ambulance to Cheltenham General Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Malcolm Russell, a BASICS doctor from MARS, attended the scene and said:
"This was a good example of cross border mutual aid being given from one ambulance service to another. The incident saw a number of emergency service organisations from the West Midlands and across the border from Gloucestershire work seamlessly together to provide the best possible care to both patients."
Friday 18th June 2010 - 3.40pm - Suzie Fothergill WMAS STAFF HELP SUPPORT AIR AMBULANCE
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) staff recently battled it out on the football field for charity.
Members of WMAS Patient Transport Services (PTS) were found up against WMAS A&E staff on the football pitch this month to raised funds for Midlands Air Ambulance.
The event that kicked off at 11:30am on Sunday 6th June at Longton Rugby Club attracted over 100 people and raised hundreds of pounds for the charity.
Talking about the event Tom Malam from WMAS Patient Transport Services said:
"It was a fiery start for both teams with PTS dominating the first half. During the second half both teams made rolling substitutions as old legs were tiring. A floating free kick from PTS was calmly tucked away into the back of the A&E net, only to it be ruled offside. With just 10 minutes left to the final whistle the match took a turn when a looping cross found its way into the PTS box and was finished off, with a spectacular goal by an A&E midfielder bring the final score was 1-0 to A&E. Overall £400 in total was raised and I would like to thank everyone who contributed in buying raffle tickets and donating money on the day. We were really pleased with the turnout; with approximately 100 people turning up to cheered on both sides throughout the 90 minutes."
Wednesday 16th June - 6.45pm - Suzie Fothergill NEW HOSPITAL RECIEVES FIRST AIRLIFTED PATIENT 
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham received its first airlifted patient today.
The patient landed at the hospital’s new accident and emergency department at approximately 3.50pm after being airlifted from Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a call to a woman who had become injured at Stokesay Castle in Craven Arms, Shropshire shortly after 2.05pm this afternoon. An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews were called to a woman who had suffered a painful ankle injury after she had reportedly tripped on some stairs in the Castle. On the crews arrival the woman had been moved to the visitor’s centre where she was found sitting in a wheelchair. The 60 year old, was treated at the scene for a possible fractured and dislocated left ankle. She was given pain relief at the scene before being airlifted to the new A&E department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Tuesday 15th June - 8.34am - Murray MacGregor WOMAN AIRLIFTED
A woman has been airlifted after the car she was in collided with a tree on the Stafford to Wolverhampton road.
The crash happened on the A449 near the Three Hammers Golf Club, just north of the M54 at around 6.15pm on Monday evening.
Two ambulances, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, a rapid response vehicle, a community first responder and an incident support officer were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The car had suffered very significant damage. When crews arrived they found the woman, who is believed to have been the only occupant, lying near the car. She had suffered serious facial and head injuries along with multiple fractures. Her condition was stabilised and she was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to trauma unit at Selly Oak Hospital."
Saturday 12th June 2010 - 5.00pm - Suzie FothergillTEENAGER AIRLIFTED
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a woodland area near to Broadlands Drive in Malvern shortly after 11.10am this morning.
An ambulance, rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a teenager who had become injured after falling from a rope swing. It is reported that the branch of the tree that the rope swing was attached to broke causing the teenager to fall. The branch is believed to have then fallen on the boy. The 16 year old was treated on scene for a head injury before being airlifted to the Worcester Royal hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Saturday 12th June 2010 - 7.30pm - Suzie FothergillWOMAN INJURED IN QUAD BIKE INCIDENT
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Herefordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a field in Tybubach in Craswell at approximately 4.40pm this afternoon.
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a woman who had suffered a leg injury whilst riding a quad bike. The woman, believed to be in her 40’s, was treated on scene for a suspected fractured leg before being airlifted to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Sunday 13th June 2010 - 2.35pm - Suzie Fothergill MAN AIRLIFTED
A man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Sutton Coldfield today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Bridle Lane and Aldridge Road in Streetly shortly before 11.55am today.
An ambulance, an Incident Support Officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a motorcycle and a car that had been in collision. Crews treated the motorcyclist, a man believed to be in his 40’s, for head and wrist injuries, before conveyed him, via air ambulance, to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Sunday 13th June 2010 - 9.30pm - Suzie FothergillBANGER CAR DRIVER INJURED
A man has been taken to hospital following an incident in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a car circuit track off Newborough Road in Needwood, Burton on Trent shortly after 5.30pm this evening.
A rapid response vehicle was deployed to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews found a man who was being attended to by St John Ambulance staff after the car he was racing in had been in collision with another on the track. The man was treated on scene for a head injury and for back pain. The 27 year old was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar before being transferred to the Midlands Air Ambulance at Tatenhill. The man was airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment."
Friday 11th June - 5.05pm - Chris KowalikFATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION
A man has died after the van he was driving crashed, north of Sutton Coldfield.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Watford Gap Road, between Four Oaks and Shenstone, shortly before 1.55pm today.
Two rapid response vehicles (one driven by an incident support officer), two ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find a badly damaged white van which had been involved in a collision and bystanders were giving the driver CPR. Crews applied a defibrillator and administered Advanced Life Support in an attempt to save his life, but, sadly despite everyone’s best efforts, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the collision."
Thursday 9th June 2010 - 5.40pm - Claire ThomasMINIBUS CRASH
One woman has been airlifted to hospital and another eleven people have been injured following a minibus crash in Staffordshire.
The incident happened on the southbound carriageway of the M6 near to junction 15 in Stoke on Trent at around 3.30pm this afternoon (Thursday).
Five ambulances, an incident support officer, two senior paramedic officers, three BASICS emergency doctors, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a minibus on its side after it had reportedly collided with the central reservation barrier. A woman, believed to be in her 60s, suffered a lower leg injury and a laceration to her head. She was trapped in the vehicle for a period. Crews and medics worked with the fire service to extricate her from the minibus. She was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and her injuries were dressed before she was airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. Her injuries were not thought to be life threatening. Eleven other people, men and women believed to be in his 60s, were out of the minibus when crews arrived. All had suffered relatively minor injuries ranging from muscular pain, cuts and bruises. They were triaged on scene by crews and medics before being taken by land ambulances to Stafford Hospital."
Wednesday 9th June - 7.45am - Murray MacGregorLORRY DRIVER AIRLIFTED
A lorry driver has been airlifted to hospital from Worcestershire after suffering a very serious hand injury in a freak accident.
The incident took place at about 5.15pm yesterday (Tuesday) on the Rushock Trading Estate off the A442, Well Lane, Rushock on the road between Droitwich and Kidderminster.
An ambulance, a BASICs Emergency Doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"It was not clear exactly what happened but crews were told that the man had a loading strap around his hand when it went round a wheel as the lorry moved. The 45 year old man suffered a very serious hand injury including the amputation of three fingers. The fingers were recovered and placed on ice. The man’s hand was dressed before he was airlifted to the regional trauma centre at Selly Oak Hospital by the Midlands Air Ambulance for immediate surgery."
Wednesday 9th June - 7.20am - Murray MacGregorMAN SUFFERS SERIOUS LEG INJURY
A man who was working on a lorry in Worcestershire has suffered massive leg injuries after the lorry went over his legs.
The incident happened Whinchat Grove in Hoobrook Spennells near Kidderminster at about 1.40pm yesterday (Tuesday).
An ambulance, a BASICs Emergency Doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"It is not clear exactly what happened, however, the ambulance staff were told that the 18 tonne lorry went over the 53-year-old Tipton man’s legs. The man had suffered very deep lacerations to both sides of his left leg from his knee to his ankle. Ambulance crews cleaned and dressed the wound and splinted the leg as a precaution in case of broken bones, although x-rays later showed that there were, amazingly, no breaks. The other area of injury was the man’s right foot. Fortunately, he had been wearing ‘steel toe-capped’ boots which did their job and provided a large measure of protection - he only had bruising to his foot. After his condition was stabilised he was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital where he was due to undergo surgery."
Monday 7th June 2010 - 5.00pm - Suzie Fothergill LUCKY ESCAPE FOLLOWING M6 COLLISION
Two people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the M6 this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to junction 12 on the southbound carriageway of the motorway shortly after 11:45am this morning.
Two ambulances, a senior paramedic officer, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a lorry, two cars and a van that had been in collision. The van was found to be on its side. The driver of one of the cars, a man in his 30’s, was out of the vehicle on the crew’s arrival. He was treated for a minor injury before being conveyed to Stafford District General, via land ambulance, for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the van, a woman in her 40’s, was also out of her vehicle and was found to have suffered a minor injury. She was immobilised as a precaution and conveyed, via land ambulance, to New Cross Hospital. Considering the nature of the incident, and the damage to the vehicles, all occupants were extremely fortunate to have not suffered more serious or even fatal injuries."
Sunday 6th June 2010 - 7.30pm - Claire Thomas FALL FROM HORSE
A woman has been flown to hospital after falling from the horse she was riding in Birmingham.
The incident happened in a field on Crabmill Lane in Wythall at around 12.15pm this afternoon (Sunday). An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The woman, believed to be in her 30s, sustained a shoulder injury in the fall. Crews immobilised the woman using a neck collar and spinal board and stabilised her at the scene before she was flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Saturday 5th June 2010 - 7.30pm - Claire ThomasBIKER SERIOUSLY INJURED
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a collision with a car in Staffordshire.
The incident happened on Whittington Common Road in Whittington at around 3.30pm this afternoon (Saturday). An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board and a further BASICS emergency doctor attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived on scene to find a motorcyclist lying on the road being cared for by an off duty medic. The motorcyclist, a 37 year old man, sustained serious leg and arm injuries in the crash. Crews and medics immediately commenced treatment on scene. The man was given pain relief, his wounds dressed and his body immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splints before he was flown to Selly Oak Hospital. Medics had been pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was in a serious condition. No one else was injured in the crash."
Saturday 5th June 2010 - 7.00pm - Claire Thomas
MAN V VAN
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a van in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Trejon Road in Cradley Heath at around 10.50am this morning (Saturday).
An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man who had been in collision with a van. It is believed the man had parked the van when it rolled down the road a short distance and collided with him. The van reportedly pinned the man to a post for a short period. A bystander had released the man prior to crews arriving. The man, believed to be in his 50s, suffered crush injuries to his abdomen. Crews administered oxygen and treated him on scene for his potentially life threatening injuries. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being transferred by land ambulance to the awaiting helicopter which had landed in Haden Hill Park nearby. The man was then flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
FALL THROUGH ROOF
A man has been seriously injured after it is believed he fell trough a roof in the Black Country this morning.
The incident occurred at a factory unit in Woods Lane, Cradley Heath at around 10.00am. An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an Incident Support Officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a man lying on the floor of a factory unit that had fallen around 30ft. The man was conscious and breathing and was being comforted by people from the factory. The injured man, believed to be in his 50’s suffered serious head, leg and arm injuries in the fall. He received emergency treatment at the scene and was given pain relief. The man was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and a specialist splint was used on the patients arm injury. The man was transferred into the land ambulance at the scene and was taken to the Midlands Air Ambulance which had landed nearby. He was then airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patient’s arrival and her serious injuries."
Ends - 03.06.2010
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUS
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after he was in collision with a van in Worcestershire.
The crash happened at around 5.15pm on Wednesday in Swan Lane, Upton Warren near Bromsgrove just near the bridge over the motorway.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and a BASICs Emergency Doctor were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived in the narrow lane, they found the motorcyclist lying next to a hedge. The van had suffered damage to its front. The rider, a 46 year old Shrewsbury man had suffered multiple fractures to his pelvis, right arm and right leg. He had his arm and leg splinted and was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to the Regional Trauma Centre at Selly Oak Hospital where medics were on standby for his arrival. The man driving the van was shaken but otherwise uninjured."
Ends - 03.06.2010
TWO CAR RTC
Two elderly men have been taken to hospital following a two car road traffic collision in Worcestershire.
The incident happened at the junction of Lickey Rock and Old Birmingham Road in Marlbrook, Bromsgrove shortly before 1.00pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find two cars which had been involved in a collision. Both cars suffered front end damage. The driver of both cars, elderly men, suffered chest injuries in the crash. Both were treated at the scene by crews before one was taken by land ambulance to Selly Oak Hospital and another to the Alexandra Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 01.06.2010
MAN BREAKS LEG
A man has broken his leg competing in a motor cross event in Worcestershire this afternoon.
The crash occurred at an event held off Grafton Lane, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove at around 1.20pm. A rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a man who had fallen from a motorbike, badly breaking his leg. The 28 year old man received emergency treatment at the scene including pain relief. He was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to The Alexandra Hospital for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the mans arrival and his serious injury."
Ends - 30.05.2010
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
A woman has been critically injured after a crash in Herefordshire this morning.
The incident occurred at the junction of the A449 and the B4224, Old Gore, Ross on Wye at around 11.50am. Three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham attended the scene. There were also a number of off duty medical personnel who stopped to assist who were passing the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found two cars that had been in a significant collision. The woman driving one car, believed to be around 20 years old, suffered serious head and multiple injuries. She received emergency treatment at the scene and her condition was stabilised. She was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and her serious injuries. The occupants of the second car, a man and woman believed to be in their 50’s and a boy believed to be around 14 years old suffered multiple minor injuries and were all treated at the scene. They were all transferred by land ambulances to Hereford County Hospital for further treatment."
Ends - 29.05.2010
HOUSE FIRE
A woman has been seriously injured in a house fire in Birmingham this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Cherry Street in Halesowen at around 1.40pm this afternoon (Thursday). Two ambulances, an incident support officer, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find an elderly couple who had both been pulled from the burning building by a member of the public who was doing building work on a nearby property. The woman, believed to be in her 50s, suffered significant burns to her hand, arm, body and legs in the fire. Crews quickly administered oxygen to the woman and applied cooling dressings to her burns. The woman was then flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Medics had been pre alerted to the arrival of the woman who was in a serious condition. Her husband, who had also been pulled out of the property prior to emergency services’ arrival, suffered smoke inhalation. The man was given oxygen by crews before being taken to Russells Hall Hospital by land ambulance."
Ends - 27.05.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SHROPSHIRE
2 people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision involving a total of five cars in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A41 between Woodcote Hall and Weston Heath, shortly before 11.25am today.
An Emergency Care Practitioner and a senior paramedic officer attended in their respective rapid response vehicles, along with three ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford which landed in a farmer’s field nearby.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The collision occurred at some roadworks. There were five casualties in total, believed to be one from each car. A woman in her fifties had abdominal pain. Although it was the intention to fly her to Princess Royal Hospital, she chose to go by land ambulance. A man in his forties had neck and back pain and was taken to the same hospital. Three others were assessed at the scene and were either discharged or they refused hospital treatment."
Ends - 27.05.2010
CYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A cyclist has been seriously injured after colliding with a car in Wolverhampton this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Planetary Road in Willenhall shortly after 8.15am this morning (Thursday).
Two ambulances, an incident support officer, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended. Staff from the Trust’s Patient Transport Services base nearby also assisted at the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a man who had come off his bicycle and was badly injured following a collision with a car. The 26 year old man suffered serious lacerations to his neck and also a head injury in the crash. Crews immediately commenced treatment on the man, dressing his wounds, administering fluids and immobilising him with a neck collar and spinal board. The man was then flown to Selly Oak Hospital where medics were pre alerted to his arrival and condition. The driver of the car, a woman, was uninjured in the crash but was treated on scene by crews for the effects of shock."
Ends - 27.05.2010
YOUNGSTER INJURED
A 10 year old Birmingham youngster has ended up in hospital after apparently jumping off a storage container.
The incident happened near the Chinbrook Play Centre in Trittiford Road in Billesley at around 5.35pm on Wednesday afternoon.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and an incident support officer were initially sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The crews were told that the youngster had been playing with friends when he jumped off the container. Unfortunately, he landed awkwardly and suffered a badly broken leg which left him in significant pain. Crews requested a doctor due to the level of injury and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, which was in the area, was sent to the scene. The doctor on the aircraft gave additional pain relief which allowed the crews to splint the leg. He then travelled with the patient on a land ambualnce to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Due to the time of day, police escorted the ambulance as it travelled on blue lights to the hospital."
Ends - 26.05.2010
SEATBELTS SAVE THE DAY
"If it hadn’t been for their seatbelts, we could have been looking at seven patients." That was the view of a senior paramedic officer at the scene of a two car crash in Worcestershire that left one man with serious multiple injuries.
The crash happened at about 4.15pm on Wednesday afternoon on Astwood Lane, just outside Astwood Bank on the road to Feckenham in Worcestershire.
Three ambulances, two air ambulances (Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance) a rapid response vehicle and a BASICS Emergency Medic were sent to the scene.
Senior Paramedic Manager, Jerry Penn-Ashman said:
"When crews arrived they found two cars with extensive front end damage. There was a single man in one of the vehicles. He was unconscious and had to be cut free. Ambulance staff treated him for a head injury and multiple fractures. He also had breathing difficulties. He was airlifted to the trauma centre at Selly Oak Hospital where medics were on standby. The other car had a mother and five children in it. The mum, who was approximately 30, also had to be cut free. She had neck pain and a possible fractured leg. She was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being taken by land to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. What was really good news was that all five of the children, who were aged about seven to 12 years, were all wearing seatbelts. There is little doubt in my mind that this saved them all from serious injury. They had a few minor cuts and bruises but none required hospital treatment. From an ambulance perspective, the incident went extremely well with excellent co-operations from the fire and rescue service."
Ends - 26.05.2010
CAR v PEDESTRIAN
A pedestrian has been injured after a crash in Ludlow this afternoon.
The incident occurred on Wheeler Road at around 3.05pm. An ambulance, rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car and a pedestrian that had been in a significant collision. The pedestrian, a boy believed to be 16 years old suffered head and leg injuries. The boy was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his injuries. No other person was injured in the incident."
Ends - 26.05.2010
BOY INJURED IN ERDINGTON
A boy has been injured after an RTC in Erdington this afternoon.
The incident occurred on Streetly Road at around 4.00pm. An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a boy that had been injured after being in collision with a car. The boy, believed to be 15 years old suffered back and leg injuries. The boy was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to Birmingham Childrens Hospital for further assessment and emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his injuries. No other person was injured in the incident."
Ends - 26.05.2010
MAN FATALLY INJURED
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Haughton Road in Shifnal shortly before 1:05pm this afternoon.
Two senior ambulance officers in rapid response vehicles, two ambulances and Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a motorcycle and a car that had been in collision. Crews immediately carried out resuscitation attempts on the motorcyclist. Unfortunately despite best effort of ambulance crews nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene. The driver of the car, a woman, was found to be uninjured."
Ends - 24.05.2010
INJURED PEDESTRIAN AIRLIFTED
A pedestrian has been injured after being in collision with a van in Walsall this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a car park off Pelsall Lane in Rushall shortly before 11.30am this morning.
An Ambulance, an officer in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a van and a pedestrian that had been in a collision. The pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 50’s, was treated at the scene for lower leg injuries. The man was immobilised and given pain relief at the scene before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in this incident."
Ends - 24.05.2010
TWO CAR COLLISION
A car has ended up on its roof in someone’s front garden following a road traffic collision.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a two car collision in Hurst Road, Coseley at 3.30pm today.
With reports of four casualties, two rapid response vehicles (one driven by an incident support officer) attended along with three ambulance crews, the Hazardous Area Response Team, the West Midlands CARE Team, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"One of the cars involved was on its roof in a front garden. Its 18 year old male driver and his teenage girlfriend passenger had crawled out of the vehicle. He had chest pain from a seatbelt injury, she had a suspected fractured leg. Both were immobilised with the use of spinal boards and neck collars and were taken by land ambulances to New Cross Hospital. The other car was a short distance away on the road. Its two occupants had also managed to get out. The driver, a man in his twenties, was assessed at the scene and was found not to require any further treatment. His passenger, a teenage girl, had a broken leg and a suspected fractured pelvis. She was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was flown by Midlands Air Ambulance to Selly Oak Hospital."
Ends - 23.05.2010
POWER-GLIDER CRASH
A man has been airlifted to hospital after a crash-landing in his power-glider.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Moelfre, Llansilin, shortly after 3.05pm today.
First on scene was a rapid response vehicle, joined by the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and a Welsh ambulance crew.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The first paramedic to arrive was told his car wouldn’t make it up the track to where the patient was, so, in today’s blistering heat, he climbed up two hills to get to the patient. It took him half an hour to walk the distance, carrying his emergency equipment. Crews were told the patient, a man in his forties, was on a power-glider which lost height and went into the side of a hill. The patient was given pain relief at the scene and was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar before being flown to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 23.05.2010
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED
A motorcyclist has suffered numerous injuries in a collision with a car in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the B4196 in Shrawley, shortly after midday today.
An ambulance crew, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The motorcyclist, a seventeen year old was in a confused state at the scene. He had facial, abdominal, chest and rib injuries and a suspected pelvic injury. The land ambulance crew gave him pain relief at the scene. The air ambulance crew applied a pelvic splint and immobilised him with the use of a spinal board and neck collar. He was then flown to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 23.05.2010
OVERTURNED CAR
A woman has escaped serious injury, despite significant damage to her car which had overturned, rolling down a hill in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Clows Top, near the village’s Post Office, shortly before 5.05pm yesterday (Thursday).
A Community First Responder, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A car had collided with a Landrover. The car had then gone through a hedge and was found in a field with damage to its roof, windscreen and bonnet. Its driver, a woman in her thirties, had managed to get out of her car. She had back and neck pain and burns to her left hand caused by the airbag going off. Crews immobilised her with the use of a spinal board and neck collar, then carried her through the field, over stinging nettles, to the waiting air ambulance. She was then flown to Selly Oak Hospital."
Ends - 21.05.2010
FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN WORCESTERSHIRE
A woman has died, and two men have been injured in a collision involving two cars in north Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A451 on the outskirts of Kidderminster, at its crossroads junction for Caunsall and Churchill, at 3.10pm today.
A rapid response vehicle, an incident commander, two ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Strensham and Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Two cars had collided at the crossroads. In one of the cars was an elderly couple. Sadly, efforts by the crews and the BASICS Doctor who flew in by Midlands Air Ambulance to save a woman were in vain and she was confirmed dead at the scene. A man in his eighties had a suspected pelvic injury. He was given pain relief at the scene and was flown to Selly Oak Hospital. A man who was in the other car was a ‘walking wounded’ casualty and was taken by land ambulance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 18.05.2010
FALL FROM ROOF
A man has been flown to hospital after falling from a roof of a property in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a property off Burnthorne Lane in Dunley, Stourport on Severn at around 3.00pm this afternoon (Monday).
Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived at the property to find a man, believed to be in his 40s, lying on the floor. It is believed the man was carrying out building work when he fell from the roof of the one storey building. The man suffered head and back injuries. Crews administered pain relief to the man and immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board before he was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital."
Ends - 17.05.2010
NO SEATBELTS
A baby girl was flown to hospital and three women were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a tree in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of the A5206 and A38 in Lichfield at around 3.00pm this afternoon (Saturday).
Three ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a car which had been in collision with a tree and barrier. An 18 month old girl suffered a head injury in the crash. She was immediately assessed and treated at the scene before being flown to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Three women from the car, all believed to be in their 20s and 30s, sustained neck and back pain in the crash. Crews immobilised the three women with neck collars and spinal boards as a precaution before they were transferred by land ambulances to Good Hope Hospital. Unbelievably, no one in the car had been properly restrained with a seatbelt. They were therefore incredibly lucky not to have suffered more serious or even fatal injured."
Ends - 15.05.2010
FALL FROM LADDER
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling 20 feet from a ladder in Wolverhampton this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Castlebridge Road in Wednesfield at around 1.30pm today (1.27pm). An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The man had fallen approximately 20 feet from a ladder, landing onto a concrete floor in the back garden of a residential property. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was reportedly knocked unconscious in the fall for a few minutes and had suffered a chest and collarbone injury. Crews administered pain relief and oxygen and immobilised the man with a neck collar and spinal board. The man was flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 15.05.2010
CAR V SHOP
A teenage boy has been seriously injured and three other people have been taken to hospital after a car collided with the front of a shop in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Cape Hill in Smethwick at around 11.15am this morning (Saturday). Three ambulances, two incident support officers, a senior paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulances from Staffordshire and Cosford and paramedics from the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team attended.
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a car which had collided with the front of a shop, causing some of the building to collapse. A pedestrian, a teenage boy, was trapped between the car and wall and had suffered serious abdominal and lower limb injuries. Crews worked to quickly release the boy with help from the fire service whilst he received pain relief and emergency treatment. Once freed, the teenager was fully immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board, pelvic and leg splint and flown to Selly Oak Hospital. Medics had been pre alerted to the arrival of the teenager who was in a critical condition. A second pedestrian, a woman believed to be in her 30s, suffered serious injuries after reportedly being in collision with the car. Crews treated her at the scene and immobilised her with a neck collar and spinal board before she was transferred by land ambulance to City Hospital. A further three patients were trapped inside the shop due to the structural damage caused in the crash. HART Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) paramedics, who are specially trained to work in such locations, entered the building along with assistance from the fire service to assess, treat and rescue the patients and bring them to safety. A man in his 30s had reportedly collapsed following the crash but fortunately suffered no apparent injuries. A 47 year old woman sustained a fractured wrist and minor lower leg injuries. Both were transferred to City Hospital by land ambulance. A man in his 20s suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment. A further two patients who witnessed the crash, a young boy and a man, were treated on scene by crews for the effects of shock but didn’t require hospital treatment."
Ends - 15.05.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON A528
A main road in Shropshire was closed earlier today following a collision involving a van and a pick-up truck.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A528 between Burlton and Cockshutt, shortly before 12.55pm today.
An incident support officer in a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"One of the drivers had a chest and hand injury. He was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was taken by land ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The other driver, a man in his 30s, had neck and back pain. He too was immobilised. He was flown to the same hospital."
Ends - 14.05.2010
JOCKEY AIRLIFTED
Two horse jockeys have been taken to hospital, one airlifted, after they were injured during a race in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of three jockeys who had fallen from their horses during a race at Ludlow Racecourse, Bromfield, Ludlow, at around 6.00pm this evening (Thursday).
An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived at the racecourse to find three jockeys who were being cared for by the onside medical team. One man suffered hip and pelvic injuries in the fall. The man was given pain relief and his condition was stabilised at the scene. He was immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and pelvic splint before being airlifted to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. A second jockey had reportedly been knocked unconscious following the fall. He was assessed by crews at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to Hereford County Hospital. The third man suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment. The air ambulance landed on the racecourse once the race had finished."
Ends - 13.05.2010
SERIOUS RTC AT HIMLEY
A man has been seriously injured in a crash in Himley this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the A449 between Himley traffic lights and Wombourne traffic island at around 1.15pm. An ambulance, an Incident Support Officer, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car and a lorry that had been in a significant collision. The car came to rest on its side. The driver of the car, a man believed to be in his early 20’s suffered multiple serious injuries in the crash and was trapped in the vehicle. The man received emergency treatment at the scene and was cut from the vehicle by the fire service. He was trapped in the vehicle for around 45 minutes. The mans condition was stabilised at the scene and he was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patient’s arrival and a trauma team were on standby. Unfortunately, the mans injuries are believed to be life threatening. No other person was injured in the crash."
Ends - 10.05.2010
MAN INJURED AT FACTORY
A man has been injured after an incident at a factory in Telford this morning.
The incident occurred at Halesfield Five, Halesfield at around 10.45am. An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a senior paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a man lying on the floor that is believed to have been crushed between two steel beams. The man was not trapped. The man, in his early 40’s, suffered potentially serious pelvic injuries and was treated at the scene. He was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and transferred by land ambulance to Princess Royal Hospital for further treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his injuries."
Ends - 10.05.2010
FATAL RTC
One person has died and two others have been injured following a road traffic collision in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Smallbrook Road in Willersey, Broadway shortly before 11.30am this morning.
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene. An ambulance crew from Gloucestershire, the fire service and police were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car and a van that had been in collision. Fire crews were found to be carrying out CPR on the driver of the car. Ambulance crews immediately assessed the man but unfortunately despite best efforts nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver of the van, a man believed to be in his 40’s, had suffered a chest injury. He was treated on scene before being airlifted to Selly Oak hospital for further assessment and treatment. A third patient, believe to be in another car that has been involved in a separate incident following the initial collision was also treated on scene. The woman was treated for a minor facial injury before being conveyed to Evesham Minor injuries unit."
Ends - 08.05.2010
MAN AIRLFITED FOLLOWING RTC
Two people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the B4203 in Abberley at approximately 12.25pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car that had left the carriageway and had been in collision with a tree. The front seat passenger was found to be trapped in the car. It took approximately one hour to free the man from the vehicle. Once freed, the man believed to be in his late 20’s, was treated for a head injury and a suspected fractured pelvis before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital. The driver of the vehicle, a man, was out of the car on the crews arrival. The man was treated for a head injury before being conveyed to Worcester Royal hospital, via land ambulance, for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 08.05.2010
CAR v VAN ON M5
Four people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision that has led to lengthy delays on the M5 this evening.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the northbound carriageway at junction 6, shortly before 3.30pm today.
A manager (who is also a paramedic) with West Midlands Ambulance Service attended in a rapid response vehicle, along with three ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A car and a van had been involved in a collision. Four occupants of the car, all men, in the late teens or early twenties, were complaining of neck pain. They were all immobilised with the use of spinal boards and neck collars and were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. All the injuries were minor, although, relatively speaking, the most serious casualty, who had neck, back and shoulder pain, was flown to the hospital, while the others were taken by land ambulances. The driver of the van was not injured."
Ends - 07.05.2010
GIRL FALLS OUT OF TREE
A young girl has been airlifted to hospital after falling 15 feet out of a tree in Birmingham.
The unfortunate incident happened in a field off Burrington Road in Bartley Green at around 5.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.
Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene which was some distance from the road.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The 11 year old, who lives locally, told crews that she had landed on her side when she fell. The crews were most concerned about possible injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but she was also complaining of neck and back pain. She was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by the air ambulance where she was due to undergo x-rays to establish the level of injury. The arrival of the helicopter at the scene attracted a large group of children and the ambulance staff had to ensure that they kept well back as the aircraft took off for their safety."
Ends - 06.05.2010
LORRY v 4x4
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Stourbridge today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Hagley Road in Stourbridge shortly after 11.50am this morning.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a 4x4 vehicle and a lorry that had been in collision. The 4x4 had suffered significant damage. The driver of the 4x4, a man believed to be in his 60’s, was treated on scene for an abdominal injury. The man was given pain relief at the scene before being immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board. The man was conveyed to Selly Oak Hospital via air ambulance for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 05.05.2010
MAN DIES
A man has died in Worcestershire this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a lake off Gilver Lane in Hanley Castle, Worcester at around 10.50am this morning (Tuesday). An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man who was in the process of being pulled out of the lake by bystanders. The man, who had reportedly been fishing, was in cardiac arrest. Crews immediately commenced advanced life support on him at the scene before he was flown to Worcester Royal Hospital; resuscitation efforts continued on route. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was in a critical condition. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance crews and hospital medics, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead shortly after arrival at hospital."
Ends - 04.05.2010
CAR LEAVES ROAD
A man has been seriously injured after a car left the road in Rugby this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the Leamington Road, near to Princethorpe College, Rugby at around 1.15pm. An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car that had left the road and come to rest in a water filled ditch. The driver, a man believed to be in his 50’s suffered serious head injuries and was trapped in the vehicle. The man received emergency treatment at the scene whilst being extricated by the fire service. He was trapped for around one hour. After being removed from the vehicle the mans condition was stabilised and he was transferred by land ambulance to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency treatment. The Doctor from the air ambulance travelled on board the ambulance treating the man on the way to hospital. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and his injuries."
Ends - 01.05.2010
FATAL RTC
One person has died and four others have been injured after a crash in Staffordshire this evening.
The incident occurred on the A518 Newport Road, around two miles outside Gnossal, at around 7.25pm. Four ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a community first responder, an incident support officer, a senior paramedic officer, a BASICS Doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a Doctor on board attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found two cars that had been in a significant collision. Both cars had suffered extensive damage. In one car, four people were all trapped in the vehicle. The woman front seat passenger suffered serious multiple injuries, and unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance crews nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a man believed to be around 20 years old suffered serious head injuries and received emergency treatment at the scene by ambulance crews and a BASICS Doctor. The man was transferred by land ambulance on blue lights to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further emergency treatment. The BASICS Doctor travelled on board the ambulance to hospital continuing with emergency treatment. The mans injuries were life threatening. One back seat passenger, a girl believed to be in her late teens, suffered multiple serious leg injuries. She was treated at the scene and transferred to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further emergency treatment. The second BASICS Doctor travelled on board this ambulance treating the patient on the way to hospital. A further back seat passenger, a girl also believed to be in her late teens suffered leg and hip injuries. The girl was treated at the scene and transferred to Stafford General Hospital for further treatment. The driver of the second car, a man believed to be in his late 40’s, was treated at the scene for a shoulder injury. The man was also transferred to Stafford General Hospital for further treatment. All emergency services at the scene worked together in horrendous weather conditions to treat the injured patients and release them as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions the air ambulance was unable to transport any patients to hospital.”
Ends - 01.05.2010
FROM HORSE, DOWN EMBANKMENT
It’s not often you are grateful for smashing into a tree and breaking your leg. However, for a woman in Herefordshire, it saved her from potentially far more serious injuries.
The incident happened about 100 yards from the English / Welsh border in Pyfinch Wood, near to Callow Hill House which is just off the A 466 which runs between the village of Welsh Newton and Monmouth.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"At around 10.45am on Wednesday morning, a 54 year old Monmouth woman was out riding a horse when she fell from the animal. Unfortunately for her, where she landed was the top of a long steep embankment. She had only rolled about six or seven feet fown when she struck a tree breaking her left leg. Had she not struck the tree she might have continued considerably further. A rapid response vehicle from the Welsh Ambulance Service was first on scene and was backed up by the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham. The paramedic on the response vehicle had managed to get fairly close in his vehicle but there was no way an ambulance could have got near. Even the helicopter could only get to about 50 yards due to the nearby trees. The ambulance staff splinted the woman’s leg while she was still on the slope and then moved her onto a spinal board. She was then carried up the slope and on to the waiting aircraft. She was then flown to Hereford County Hospital. The aircrew said that a number of people at the scene had proved extremely helpful helping to carry the woman to the helicopter. This was an awkward job because of the access difficulties, but close working between ambulance staff along with some help from bystanders ensured the woman got the best care possible."
Ends - 28.04.2010
CYCLIST INJURED
A woman cyclist has been airlifted to hospital from Wolverhampton with potentially life threatening injuries.
A rapid response vehicle was on scene at the junction of Cullwell Street / Wednesfield Road in St Peters just four minutes after the 999 emergency call at 5.35pm on Tuesday evening.
After completing an initial assessment, the paramedic from the response vehicle quickly asked if one of the Midlands Air Ambulances was available; the aircraft from Cosford was immediately dispatched and landed in a car park opposite the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"It is not clear what happened but on arrival, the crews found the woman, who was approximately 40 years old, lying unconscious on the pavement and road with a very serious head injury. She sedated, then immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to the Regional Trauma Centre at Selly Oak Hospital where doctors were on standby for her arrival."
Ends - 27.04.2010
TWO AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL
An elderly man and woman have been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a car which had been in collision with a tree on the southbound carriageway of the A449 in Hartlebury at around 11.30am this morning (Tuesday).
Three ambulances, two senior paramedic officers, an incident support officer, a rapid response vehicle, a BASICS emergency doctor from Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS), the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a car on the carriageway which had suffered significant front end damage. Metal railings and tree at the side of the road nearby had also sustained damage. The driver and passenger of the car, an elderly man and woman, were both in cardiac arrest. An off duty emergency medical technician from Birmingham and two off duty nurses, who had come across the incident, were carrying out CPR on both patients when crews arrived. Crews continued advanced life support on the man and woman at the scene and both were airlifted to hospital; the man to Worcestershire Royal Hospital and the woman to Selly Oak Hospital. Medics at both hospitals were pre alerted to the arrival of the patients who were in critical conditions."
Ends - 27.04.2010
SCHOOLBOY AIRLIFTED
A schoolboy has been airlifted to hospital after an incident while playing rugby in Staffordshire.
The incident happened at Chasetown Specialist Sports College in Pool Road, Chasetown, Burntwood at 1.10pm on Monday afternoon.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"An ambulance was initially sent to the scene after a call saying the boy of 11 had suffered a neck injury during a rugby tackle. The crew assessed the boy and decided that although they did not believe the injury to be too serious, they had enough concerns that they asked for an air ambulance to fly the youngster for specialist care. The Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire was sent and landed close to where the youngster was. The lad was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital as a precaution. The aircrew said that the advantage of calling in the helicopter was that the boy was only a five minute flight to specialist paediatric care - it would probably have taken longer to drive to a local A&E department and the youngster was getting the best possible care."
Ends - 27.04.2010
WOMAN AIRLIFTED FROM MALVERNS
A woman has been airlifted from the Malvern Hills after injuring her ankle whilst out walking.
The woman went over on her ankle while out with her family near the Beacon when the accident happened at around 5.10pm on Monday afternoon.
A paramedic on a rapid response vehicle was initially tasked to the incident and had to walk around 20 minutes up into the hills to where the woman was. By this time the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham had also been tasked and was able to land nearby.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The woman, who was estimated to be in her 40’s couldn’t walk due to the injury. This is a good example of where the air ambulance is a really effective resource. It was able to land close by to the patient which meant that ambulance staff were not required to carry her the 20 minutes back to the nearest road which would not have been an easy task. The woman was flown to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 26.04.2010
MOTOCROSS RIDER INJURED
A teenager has been injured after falling from his bike during a motocross event in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Llan Farm, Twitchen Clunbury, near Craven Arms, shortly after 1.45pm today.
A rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A 17 year old had fallen from his motocross bike. He had chest and lung injuries. A crew from St. John Ambulance which was providing on-site medical cover for the event, gave him pain relief at the scene. He was then flown by air ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 25.04.2010
JOCKEY INJURED
A jockey has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse during a point-to-point meeting on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Upper Buckton Farm, near Leintwardine, shortly before 5.15pm yesterday (Saturday).
Three rapid response vehicles attended (one driven by a BASICS Doctor from Mercia Accident Rescue Service, another driven by a senior member of the ambulance service, himself also a doctor) along with the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"An 18 year old man had fallen from a horse and suffered a head injury. He was anaesthetised at the scene and was flown to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Ends 25.04.2010
PARAGLIDER HITS OVERHEAD CABLES
Two men have had a lucky escape after the paraglider they were in collided with some overhead power cables in Worcestershire.
The powered parachute came down in a field off Grimley Lane in Finstall by Bromsgrove at around 8.05pm on Wednesday evening.
Two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance, a senior paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"It was not clear why the parachute, which has a propeller at the back, came down where it did. The parachute was looped over the cables with the seat near ground level. When crews arrived they found both men out of the seating; one had managed to escape himself but the other was helped free by a local woman who came to their aid. The first man was complaining of chest and back pain. He was estimated to be in his 30s. After being immobilised he was taken by land ambulance to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. The second man is believed to have broken his leg and had neck pain. He was also immobilised but this time, he was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital due to his condition. Crews at the scene said that both men had been extremely lucky not to have suffered more serious injuries."
Ends - 22.04.2010
THREE CAR CRASH
Four people have been taken to hospital, one by air, after a three car collision in Shropshire.
The accident happened on the A51 at Island Cross, Pipe Gate at about 5.00pm on Wednesday.
Three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The most seriously injured person was a 33 year old man who was trapped in the wreckage of his car for around 40 minutes. He was suffering from neck, chest and facial injuries and was airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire. A 35 year old woman and her 11 year old son were in a second car. The woman was complaining of neck and seatbelt pain. She was immobilised before being taken to the same hospital. Her son had neck pain and was complaining of whiplash injuries. He too went to University Hospital of North Staffordshire. The occupant of the third car, a 40 year old woman had neck and chest pain. She was immobilised before being taken to the Leighton Hospital in Crewe."
Ends - 21.04.2010
MOTORCYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after he was in collision with a car in Warwickshire that left both vehicles badly damaged.
The crash happened at just after 6.00pm on Wednesday on the A4141 near Hasley which is not far from Knowle.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a doctor on board attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival crews found the front of the car and the bike with very extensive damage. The rider was found nearby in a water filled ditch in a semi conscious state. Crews had to wade through ankle deep mud to treat the man, who was estimated to be in his 30s or 40s. Despite the difficult conditions, the crews managed to get the man out of the ditch after immobilising him using a neck collar and spinal board. The man was suffering from a broken leg and the crews were concerned that he had suffered a nasty head injury. He aws flown to Selly Oak Hospital where medics were on standby for his arrival. Two people in the car, believed to be a man and a woman, were checked over at the scene but were uninjured though understandably shaken by what had happened."
Ends - 21.04.2010
TWO INJURED IN RTC
Two people have been taken to hospital following an incident in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to A522 in Uttoxetter shortly after 2.30pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the seen crews found a 4x4 vehicle and a car that had been in collision. The driver of the 4x4, a man believed to be in his 80’s, was treated on scene for an ankle injury. Due to the nature of the incident the man was spinal boarded as a precaution before being conveyed to University Hospital of North Staffordshire via land ambulance. The driver of the car, a woman in her 30’s, was trapped in her car for approximately 20 minutes. Once freed from the vehicle the woman was treated on scene for abdominal pain before being airlifted to the same hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 21.04.2010
BOY AIRLIFTED
A boy has been airlifted to hospital after a motorcycle fell on top of him in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a motorcross event in a field off Hobs Hole Lane in Aldridge at 4.20pm this afternoon (Sunday).
An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with two BASICS emergency doctors on board attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a six year old boy who had been injured in nearby field, separate to where the event was taking place, being cared for the onsite first aiders. A large motorcross bike was nearby. The boy had reportedly been playing football when a stationary bike, which was parked up on its stand, fell on top of him. The boy suffered serious lower right leg fractures and was in a lot of pain. Crews immediately administered pain relief to the boy, dressed his wounds and immobilised his leg with a splint. Crews then transferred the boy to the nearby helicopter by land ambulance and airlifted him to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment and emergency treatment. The doctor traveled on board the air ambulance and continued treatment on route to hospital."
Ends - 18.04.2010
BOY AIRLIFTED
A boy has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Longworth Lane in Bartestree at around 6.15pm this afternoon (Saturday).
An ambulance, an emergency care practitioner, a rapid response vehicle, a BASICS emergency doctor from the Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS) and the
Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The nine year old boy had reportedly been riding a bicycle when he collided with a car. He suffered suspected chest, arm and abdominal injuries in the crash but was in a stable condition. Crews and the medic assessed and treated the boy at the scene and immobilised him with a neck collar, spinal board and pelvic splint. The boy was then flown to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 17.04.2010
VALUE OF WEARING A CYCLE HELMET
A boy has seen the value of wearing a cycle safety helmet after an incident in Worcestershire this afternoon.
The incident occurred at the Out to Grass Mountain Board Centre, Bromyard Road, Malvern at around 3.10pm. An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a boy, believed to be 11 years old who had been injured after falling from his mountain bike. The boy had suffered significant facial injuries in the accident and had been unconscious for a short period. He was treated at the scene by ambulance crews and immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar. The boy was transferred by land ambulance to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Fortunately, the boy was wearing an appropriate cycle safety helmet at the time of the fall which saved him from suffering more serious injuries."
Ends - 14.04.2010
MAN AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING RTC
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance was called to the B4379 in Shifnal at approximately 5.45pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found two vehicles that had been in collision. One man was trapped in his vehicle for a period of time. Once freed, the man believed to be in his 30’s, was treated on scene for multiple injuries to his leg, chest and head. Due to the nature of the incident the man was given an anesthetic at the scene. The man was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in this incident."
Ends - 12.04.2010
MOTORCYCLE v CAMPERVAN
It’s thought the actions of two off-duty members of West Midlands Ambulance Service staff could have saved the life of a motorcyclist following a collision in south Worcestershire.
The Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician came across a collision involving a VW campervan and a motorbike on the A46 at Salford Priors.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received the first 999 call to the incident at 10.20am today.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The paramedic and technician found the forty year old motorcyclist lying in such a way that he couldn’t breathe. They positioned him in order to be able to clear his airway allowing him to breathe again. His level of consciousness improved while they waited for ambulance resources to arrive. Also attending the incident were an ambulance crew, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. It was the latter helicopter that flew the motorcyclist to Selly Oak Hospital, after he was anaesthetised at the scene and assessed. He was found to have head, chest and back injuries. From the campervan, a woman who was complaining of neck pain was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was flown by the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. Two other women, one of whom was pregnant and a four month old baby, also from the campervan, were taken in the land ambulance to the Alexandra Hospital precautionary checks. But it was prompt actions of our off-duty staff which may well have saved the life of the motorcyclist."
Ends - 11.04.2010
RUGBY PLAYER INJURED IN TACKLE
A rugby player has been airlifted to hospital after being injured in a tackle during a game in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Woodrush Rugby Club, Icknield Street, Kings Norton at 4pm today.
An ambulance crew, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A man in his twenties was in a lot of pain, having fractured his right leg. He was given pain relief by the land ambulance crew and again by the Air Ambulance crew, who then put his leg in a splint and flew him to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 10.04.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON M5
Four people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a number of cars on the M5 in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway between junctions 5 and 6, shortly after 7.35am today.
A rapid response vehicle, incident support officer, BASICS Doctor, two ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The most seriously injured casualty was the motorcyclist, a man in his fifties. He had chest and shoulder injuries and was given pain relief at the scene before being flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Three people from the cars involved in the collision were taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital by land ambulances. Two were ‘walking wounded’ casualties, the third was a man with back pain."
Ends - 09.04.2010
WORKER AIRLIFTED
A worker at a Shropshire manufacturing plant has been airlifted to hospital after suffering crush injuries.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Novelis UK in Stourbridge Road, Bridgnorth at just after 6.20pm on Tuesday evening.
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The patient was a man in his 40s from Telford whose arm got caught between a lifting device and a roll of metal. The accident resulted in him suffering crush injuries to his right forearm. He was assessed by the doctor on the air ambulance who decided the best treatment was to fly him to the Regional Trauma Centre at Selly Oak Hospital."
Ends - 07.04.2010
WALKER AIRLIFTED
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after injuring herself whilst out walking with her family in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a field off Nabb Lane in Alton, Stoke on Trent at around 1.15pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
A paramedic in a rapid response 4x4 vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The responder paramedic drove approximately half a mile through three fields and down a narrow dirt track to reach the woman who was being cared for by her family. The woman had reportedly slipped and fallen whilst walking through a shallow stream. She had suffered a suspected fractured right ankle. The responder paramedic and the air ambulance crew administered pain relief to the woman and immobilised her leg with a splint before transferring her to the helicopter, which had landed nearby. The woman was then airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 06.04.2010
LORRY V PEDESTRIAN
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a lorry in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Bank Street and Birmingham New Road in Coseley, Bilston shortly after 11.30am this morning (Tuesday).
An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man, believed to be in his 50s, who had been in collision with a lorry. The man had serious head and chest injuries and due to his condition, the doctor immediately anaesthetised him at the scene. The man was then immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being flown to Selly Oak Hospital; the Regions specialist trauma centre. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was in a serious condition. The driver and passenger from the lorry were uninjured."
Ends - 06.04.2010
SAME TRACK IN TWO HOURS
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a motorcross event in Shrewsbury this morning, not once but twice, after a man and a teenage boy were injured.
The first call came in at 9.30am to reports of a man who had fallen from a motorcross at Hawkestone Park, Hine Heath, Shawbury and an ambulance was sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The crew arrived to find a 26 year old man being cared for by a St John Ambulance crew. The man had reportedly fallen over the handlebars of his motorcross during a practice lap. The man suffered pain in his side and was treated on scene before being taken by land ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment. At 11.30am, just two hours later, an ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were called to a teenager who had come off his motorcross whilst competing at the same event. The 16 year old boy sustained neck and leg pain. He was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Royal Shewsbury Hospital."
Ends - 05.04.2010
LIFESAVERS CALL UPON COMMUNITY FOR HELP!
A lifesaving Community First Response (CFR) Group based in Madeley, Staffordshire is looking for help from their local community to enable them to buy a new response vehicle.
The group which currently has twelve active members has been running for over three years and has attended over 1200 calls within that time.
The lifesavers are now looking to buy a new 4x4 vehicle, which will enable them to respond more effectively to remote rural areas as well as to incidents during wintry conditions.
CFR Groups are vital to rural communities, attending to life threatening emergencies on behalf of West Midlands Ambulance Service, prior to the arrival of an ambulance.
Members of the Madeley & District CFR Group are everyday members of the public who have been trained by West Midlands Ambulance Service in lifesaving techniques, including the use of a defibrillator.
Talking about the group Matt Heward, WMAS Community Response Manager for North Staffordshire said:
"In many illnesses or injuries the first few minutes are critical and simple interventions can be performed in order to save lives or prevent disability. All CFR groups within the Region are trained by West Midlands Ambulance Service and maybe requested to attend to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, chest pain, bleeds, diabetic emergencies, strokes, falls and breathing problems."
Dave Frost, CFR Co-ordinator for the group said:
"The group are appealing to any local businesses and Parishioners who may like to sponsor us and help us to raise the crucial funding to buy a new 4x4 vehicle. The seven Parish Councils of Madeley, Keele, Whitmore, Hill & Chapel Chorlton, Maer & Aston, Betley, Balterly & Wrinehill and Woore are well aware of the need for this group. Some Parishes have already made a donation to assist the Group. In addition Parish Representatives have met with the CFR Group and are now considering what further positive support can be given to help replace the response vehicle and ensure the group’s viability in the future."
For more information about how you can donate fund to the great cause please contact Dave Frost Madeley & District CFR Co-ordinator on 07887 807 854.
Ends - 03.04.2010
FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN EDGBASTON
A pedestrian has died following a collision with a van in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Hagley Road at its junction with Hermitage Road, Edgbaston, at 4.35pm today.
A BASICS Doctor, an ambulance service manager (who is also a paramedic), an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find the fire service already in attendance and firefighters giving a man CPR. Ambulance crews took over in trying to resuscitate the man. He was flown to City Hospital. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services involved, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead on arrival at hospital."
Ends - 01.04.2010
CRASH IN HAGLEY
A van driver has been taken to hospital after he suffered crush injuries in an accident in the Hagley area of Worcestershire.
The crash happened at the Fairfield Island on the A491 at the end of the dual carriageway.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic manager and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they found a small van had been in collision with an Audi car at the junction of the roundabout. The van had front end damage and the car had rear end damage. The van was carrying a compressor in the rear which appeared to have collided with the cage separating the driver from the rear and then the seat. The driver, a man estimated to be in his 40s was initially unconscious but came round at the scene. He had suffered potential crush injuries to his back and neck. He was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board and had his body splinted. The doctor from the air ambulance assessed him at the scene. He was then taken by land ambulance to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. There were a man and woman in their 20s in the car. They were assessed by ambulance staff but were uninjured."
Ends - 30.03.2010
CAR LEAVES MOTORWAY
photo: West Midlands Ambulance
A car has left the motorway and rolled over in Droitwich this morning.
The incident occurred on the M5 south bound, between junctions 5 and 6 at around 9.15am. An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer, a BASICS Doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car that had left the motorway, travelled down around a 40ft embankment and through a wooden fence. The car came to a halt on its side in a field. The driver of the car, and the only occupant, a woman believed to be 39 years old suffered back, head and arm injuries. Due to the nature of the crash and the womans injuries, she was trapped in the car for around one hour whilst emergency services worked together to treat and free the injured woman. The woman was treated at the scene and her condition stabilised. She was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to the Alexandra Hospital for further assessment and emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patient’s arrival and her injuries. Considering the damage to the vehicle in the crash, the woman was fortunate not to have suffered more serious or even fatal injuries."
Ends - 29.03.2010
CAR LEAVES ROAD
Two people have been injured after a car left the road in Hereford this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the A480, around two miles from Credenhill, heading towards Kington at around 2.20pm. An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a BASICS Doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car that had left the road and been in collision with a hedge. The driver of the car, a man believed to be 18 years old had suffered chest and abdominal injuries, and was trapped in the vehicle. He was extricated by the fire service whilst being treated by ambulance crews. The man was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The passenger in the car, a woman suffered minor leg injuries. She was treated at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to the same hospital. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and their injuries. No other person was injured in the crash."
Ends - 27.03.2010
CAR v LORRY
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after the car she was driving was in collision with a lorry on a narrow country lane in Shropshire.
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to a location given as outside Bloxwich Lodge, Narrow Lane, Ollerton Post near Market Drayton at just before 9.30am on Tuesday morninig.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they found a car, which had damage to the front on the driver’s side; it was on the embankment. The lorry also had front offside damage. The ambulance and aircrew staff managed to free the 57 year old local woman from the car without the need for firefighters to cut the car. She had chest and pelvic injuries with a possible fracture to her right leg. She was transferred to the helicopter and airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Her son, who was estimated to be in his 20s, who was also in the car had minor injuries and was discharged at scene. The man driving the lorry was also unhurt."
Ends - 23.03.2010
VAN ON SIDE ON M42
One man has been airlifted after a three vehicle crash on the M42 in Warwickshire that left one van on its side and another with massive damage.
The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 10 at about 4.40pm on Monday afternoon.
A paramedic manager was first on scene backed up by an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they found a small black car with significant rear end damage. A white van had collided with the central reservation and had significant damage. The driver, a 31 year old man from Bristol was trapped inside the wreckage. Fire and ambulance staff worked together to free him. He was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board. The helicopter, which had initially landed in a field next to the motorway, repositioned onto the carriageway to pick up the patient and then airlifted him to Selly Oak Hospital with neck and back pain. The third vehicle involved as a white panel van. It had collided with the ARMCO barrier on the nearside, gone up the embankment, overturned and ended up on its side facing the wrong way on the hard shoulder. Amazingly, the van driver only had minor cuts from the broken glass to his hands. After being treated by ambulance crews, he chose not to go to hospital. The car driver also had minor injuries - he was complaining of a sore back but again chose not to go to hospital."
Ends - 22.03.2010
TEENS INJURED IN RUGBY MATCH
Two teenage boys have been injured during a rugby match in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Bridgnorth Rugby Club on the A442, Bridnorth, at around 11.00am this morning (Sunday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Two teenage boys had been injured whilst playing rugby. A 16 year old boy sustained a serious ankle injury. Crews administered pain relief and immobilised his lower leg with a splint before he was transferred by land ambulance to Princess Royal Hospital. A second 16 year old boy suffered neck and shoulder pain. He was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being flown to the same hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 21.03.2010
MOTORCYCLE V BOLLARD
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after the motorcycle she was riding collided with a concrete bollard in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to outside the Shire Oak public house on the junction of Chester Road and Lichfield Road, Brownhills, at around 11.30am this morning (Sunday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a woman off her motorcycle after reportedly colliding with a bollard. The 44 year old woman suffered a serious pelvic injury and was in a lot of pain. Crews immediately administered pain relief and immobilised her with a neck collar, spinal board and pelvic splint. The woman was then airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital, the regions specialist trauma centre, where medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the woman who was in a serious condition."
Ends - 21.03.2010
CARDIAC ARREST ON 14TH HOLE
A man has died on a golf course in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Brandall Golf Course, Heron Road in Oldbury at around 2.30pm this afternoon (Saturday).
Two ambulances, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews were taken to the patient, who was on the 14th hole, by a member of staff in a golf buggy. The air ambulance landed nearby on the course.
“The man was in cardiac arrest. Crews administered advanced life support at the scene for around 25 minutes in an attempt to revive the man. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance crews nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
Ends - 20.03.2010
GOLF BUGGY ON SIDE
A man has been airlifted to hospital after the golf buggy he was travelling in ended up on its side at a course in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Little Lakes Golf Club, Lye Head, Bewdley shortly after 12.30pm this afternoon (Saturday).
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The responder paramedic in a 4x4 vehicle was guided across the golf course to the patient, who was on the 14th hole, by a member of staff in a golf buggy. Due to the difficult location of the incident, the Air Ambulance was dispatched and landed nearby on the golf course. When crews arrived at the 14th hole, they found a golf buggy on its side. The passenger, a man believed to be in his 50s, was in the buggy and had sustained a fractured dislocated ankle. He was being cared for by his friend who he had been playing golf with. Crews administered pain relief to the man and immobilised his leg with a splint before he was removed from the overturned buggy. The man was then airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 20.03.2010
CAR v LORRY
A man has been taken to hospital following a collision involving the car he was driving and a lorry in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Dudley Road, Kingswinford, shortly before 1.25pm today.
Two rapid response vehicles (one staffed by an incident support officer), an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The driver of the car, a man in his eighties, had suffered a chest injury. He was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was taken by land ambulance to the nearby Russells Hall hospital for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the lorry was uninjured."
Ends - 19.03.2010
SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN BIRMINGHAM
Three people have been injured, one seriously, in a collision involving two cars in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to West Heath Road, Northfield, shortly before 11am today.
Two rapid response vehicles (one staffed by an incident support officer), four ambulance crews and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The driver of one of the cars, a man in his thirties had a serious chest injury. He was flown to Selly Oak Hospital. There were two people in the other car. A man in his sixties had a chest injury which is not believed to be serious and a woman in her forties had a hand injury and was in shock. They were both taken by land ambulances to Selly Oak Hospital."
Ends - 19.03.2010
CAR v WALL
Two young women have been injured after the car they were in collided with a wall in north Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Newcastle Road, Wharf, Market Drayton at 8.25am today.
An ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A seventeen year old woman, who was a passenger in the car, had neck and back pain and facial injuries. She was flown to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. The driver, another seventeen year old woman, was in shock and had minor injuries with pain to a hip and ankle. She was taken by land ambulance to Princess Royal Hospital."
Ends - 19.03.2010
MOTORCYCLIST V PEDESTRIAN
Two men have been injured in a road traffic collision in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the Tyburn Road in Erdington at around 3.20pm this afternoon (Thursday).
Two ambulances, an incident support officer, a BASICS emergency doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a motorcyclist and a pedestrian who had both been injured after reportedly colliding. The motorcyclist, a man believed to be in his 40s, suffered shoulder and chest injuries and had difficulty breathing. Crews assessed the man’s condition and administered oxygen and pain relief. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being flown to Selly Oak Hospital. The pedestrian, a man also believed to be in his 40s, sustained a fractured lower leg in the collision. The man was given pain relief and immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splint by crews on scene and taken to Heartlands Hospital by land ambulance."
Ends - 17.03.2010
OVERTURNED LORRY
A man has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Worcestershire this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Kidderminster Road in Hagley shortly after 10:10am this morning.
An ambulance, rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a lorry that had overturned on to its left hand side. The driver of the lorry, a man, was treated at the scene for a head injury. The man was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening."
Ends - 18.03.2010
PASSENGER SERIOUSLY INJURED
A passenger has been seriously injured after a two car crash in Shropshire this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the B5061 near the Overley Bend, Telford at around 4.00pm. Two ambulances, two senior paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a Doctor on board attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found two cars that had been in a significant collision. Both vehicles had substantial front end damage. The passenger in one car, a woman believed to be 24 years old, suffered serious head and facial injuries. She was trapped in the car and received emergency treatment at the scene by ambulance crews whilst being extricated by the fire service. The woman was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the car, a man believed to be in his late 20’s had suffered pelvic injuries. He was treated at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the second car, a man believed to be in his 50’s years old suffered chest injuries. He was treated at the scene and immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar. The man was also transferred to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patient’s arrival and their injuries. Considering the damage to the vehicles in the crash, the occupants of the cars were fortunate not to have suffered more serious or even fatal injuries."
Ends - 17.03.2010
CAR INTO HOUSE
One man has died and another has been injured after a car collided with a house in Staffordshire.
A series of 999 calls were made about the incident in Park Street in Burton on Trent at just before 2.00pm today (Wednesday).
Two ambulances and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived three minutes after the call they found a car that had collided with an end terrace house. There was a hole in the wall of the house approximately 5 feet by 4 feet. The elderly man in the car was initially unconscious and then deteriorated. The crew started resuscitation as they were getting him out of the car. One of the paramedics from air ambulance travelled with the land crew as they took the man to Queens Hospital in Burton on blue lights. Sadly, despite all of the efforts it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead shortly after arrival. There was a 21 year old man inside the property at the time. He had been in the lounge of the house when the car hit it. He had suffered minor abrasion to his head as well as back pain. He was taken to the same hospital but his condition was not serious."
Ends - 17.03.2010
CAR V CYCLIST
A cyclist has been seriously injured following a collision with a car in Shropshire.
The incident happened at the junction of Heath House Lane and Holyhead Road in Albrighton at 9.00am this morning (Tuesday).
An incident support officer, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a cyclist and car which had been in collision. The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was off his bicycle and has suffered a significant head injury and chest injury in the crash. Crews and the doctor immediately commenced emergency treatment and anaesthetised the man at the scene. The man was then airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital, the Regions specialist trauma centre, for further assessment and treatment. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was in a critical condition. No one else was injured in the crash."
Ends - 16.03.2010
LORRY V PEDESTRIAN
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a lorry in Stourbridge.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to near Tesco Express on Hagley Road in Old Swinford at around 12.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
An incident support officer, a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a BASICS emergency doctor on board were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man who had been involved in a collision with a lorry. The man, believed to be in his 30s, suffered significant leg injuries. Crews immediately administered pain relief to the man and immobilised him with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splints before he was flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was in a stable condition. No one else was injured in the collision."
Ends - 16.03.2010
MAN AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING RTC
Two men have been taken to hospital following an RTC in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A449, Kidderminster Road, Alverley in Bridgnorth shortly before 4.05pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found two cars that had been in collision. The driver of the first vehicle, a man believed to be in his 20’s, was treated on scene for a head, collar bone and wrist injury before being airlifted to Selly Oak hospital for further assessment and treatment. The passenger of the car, a man believed to be in his 60’s, was treated on scene for an injury to his back before being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital, via land ambulance, for further assessment and treatment. A third patient from the second vehicle, a woman, had suffered a knee injury. She is believed to have travelled to hospital with a friend."
Ends - 14.03.2010
GIRL RESCUED
A six year old girl has been taken to hospital following an incident on the Lickey Hills in Birmingham today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Lickey Hills Country Park on Warren Lane shortly after 2.40pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle carrying a paramedic and a student, an incident support officer, the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were dispatched to the scene. The fire service was also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a girl who had trapped her leg in between two ‘fake’ concrete rock boulders. The six year old girl was given pain relief at the scene whilst rescuers tried to release her. Eventually after four hours, the girl was freed with the assistance of the fire service that used specialist equipment to break through the concrete. Once freed, although very cold, the girl was in good spirits. She was assessed on scene by ambulance crews before being conveyed to Alexandra hospital, as a precaution, for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 14.03.2010
FATAL RTC
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the B5062 between Crudgington and Newport shortly after 11:50am this morning.
Two ambulances, a senior paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire and a St John Ambulance crew were in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a motorbike and car that had been in collision. The motorcyclist, a man, was trapped underneath the car for a period of time. Once freed, unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a woman, was treated at scene and conveyed, via land ambulance, to Princess Royal Hospital as a precaution for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 14.03.2010
MOUNTAIN BIKER AIRLIFTED
A man has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Castlemorton shortly after 11.30am this morning.
An ambulance, a medical responder and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene. The fire service was also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a mountain biker who had fallen from his bike and is believed to have hit his head on a tree branch. The man, believed to be in his late 30’s, was treated on scene for a neck injury. He was given pain relief at the scene and immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board. Due to the location of the incident a specialist team from the fire service assisted the crew to transfer the patient from the hillside to the ambulance. The ambulance crew conveyed the patient to the Air Ambulance who airlifted the patient to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 14.03.2010
TEENAGER AIRLIFTED
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital following and incident in Herefordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a teenager who had been injured a field, near to the Church in Bosbury, shortly after 3:15pm this afternoon.
A rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a boy who had been injured after falling from a quad bike. The boy, believed to be 15 years of age, was treated on scene for injuries to his head and neck and a suspected spinal injury. He was immobilised at the scene using a spinal board and neck collar before being airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends -13.03.2010
VAN V MOTORCYCLE
A husband and wife have been injured after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a van in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A483, Maesbury Road, in Oswestry at around 12.30pm this afternoon (Friday).
Two ambulances, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a motorcycle and a van that had been in collision. A woman and man, believed to be in their 40s, had come off the motorcycle in the crash. The man suffered a broken arm, suspected pelvic injuries and a minor head injury. Crews immobilised the man with a neck collar, spinal board, arm and pelvic splint and administered pain relief. He was then airlifted, in a stable condition, to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment. His wife suffered a minor head and left shoulder injury in the crash. Crews treated her at the scene and transferred her to the same hospital by land ambulance. No one else was injured in the crash."
Ends - 12.03.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN WORCESTERSHIRE
A man, a woman and a baby have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision involving the respective cars they were in.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the slip road off the M5 between Strensham Services and the M50 shortly after 1.20pm today.
Two ambulance crews attended along with staff based at Midlands Air Ambulance at Strensham, who came by car as the location of the incident was so near to their base.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Three cars were involved in a collision. A woman from one car had neck pain and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. A man in his forties from a second car had back pain and was taken to the same hospital. A three month old baby from the third car appeared uninjured, but as a precaution was taken, along with the baby’s mother, by Midlands Air Ambulance staff by car to the same hospital."
Ends - 09.03.2010
BIKER INJURED
A biker has been seriously injured in a crash in Market Drayton this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the A53, Newcastle Road around one mile from Market Drayton at around 1.45pm. An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a vehicle and a motorcycle that had been in a significant collision. The motorcyclist, a man believed to be in his mid 40’s, suffered pelvic and lower limb injuries and received emergency treatment at the scene. The man was airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the mans arrival and serious injuries. No other person was injured in the crash."
Ends - 08.03.2010
CAR v BOY IN WOLVERHAMPTON
A ten year old boy has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ruskin Road, Bushbury, shortly before 5.15pm today.
An ambulance crew, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance (with on board Doctor) from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A ten year old boy had been in collision with a car, suffering a head injury for which he was treated at the scene. The doctor on board the air ambulance anaesthetised the boy before maintaining his airway and he was flown to Birmingham Children’s Hospital."
Ends - 07.03.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN SHROPSHIRE
Three people have been injured in a collision involving two cars at a crossroads in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of the A5 and B4379 at Sheriffhales, shortly after 3.25pm today.
Three ambulance crews, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"There was an elderly couple in one car, and a lone woman driver in the other. All three were treated at the scene for spinal injuries, they also had neck and back pain. All three were immobilised with the use of spinal boards and neck collars and were taken by land ambulances to the Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 07.03.2010
CAR v MOTORCYCLE IN BRIERLEY HILL
2 people have been injured in a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill shortly before 1.50pm today.
Two ambulance crews, two rapid response vehicles (one driven by an incident support officer) and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The rider of the motorcycle, a 17-year-old male from Pensnett suffered serious, potentially life-threatening head injuries and was flown to Selly Oak Hospital after being immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar. The doctor on board the air ambulance anaesthetised him before maintaining his airway.The driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, suffered minor lacerations to her face and whiplash and was taken by land ambulance to Russell’s Hall Hospital. She had been assessed at the scene by a First Contact Practitioner."
Ends - 06.03.2010
RESCUE AT THOR'S CAVE
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling fifty feet while out walking in North Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Thors Cave, Butterton, at 12.55pm today.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The man, who is in his fifties, had fallen fifty feet, through dense scrubland which broke his fall, landing on a protruding tree. He was still fifty feet up a sheer face of earth and rocks, with a river at the bottom. First on scene were a Community First Responder from Wetton and Alstonfields CFR scheme and two police officers who had crossed the river and climbed up to where the patient was. The CFR was then joined by an incident support officer from West Midlands Ambulance Service and a further two police officers. A defibrillator, oxygen and entonox were carried up.
Joining in the rescue were senior officers and two ambulance crews from West Midlands Ambulance Service, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire, Derby Mountain Rescue, Staffordshire Fire Service (including their rope rescue team) and Derbyshire Fire Service. The Hazardous Area Response Team from East Midlands Ambulance Service was flown in by the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. In all, it is thought more than thirty people were involved in this rescue which took more than two hours to complete.
To bring the man to safety, they all worked together to reach him. Because of the precarious location, the man couldn’t be moved until all rescue staff and equipment were in place. He was first placed on a “scoop” stretcher. Then, the patient and the scoop stretcher he was on were placed onto a Bell Stretcher, provided by Derby Mountain Rescue who, using their ropes and expertise, lowered the patient and took him across the river to the waiting Midlands Air Ambulance.
He was flown to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. He had wrist and rib fractures, cuts and abrasions. His wife, who was walking with him at the time of the incident was assessed by ambulance crews at the scene and was found to be in shock, but otherwise uninjured."
Ends 05.03.2010
THREE CAR CRASH
Two men have been taken to hospital, one airlifted, following a three car crash in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Shaw Lane in Kings Bromley, Burton on Trent at around 3.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday).
An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find three cars which had been involved in a collision. The driver of one car, an 18 year old man, suffered a head injury in the crash. Crews worked with the fire service to extricate him from the car and immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board. The man was then airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. The driver of a second car, a 77 year old man, suffered minor head, eye and shoulder injuries. Crews immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board and dressed his wounds before he was transferred by land ambulance to Queens Hospital in Burton. Two men from the third car were walking wounded and had suffered very minor injuries. Both were assessed on scene but did not require hospital treatment."
Ends - 03.03.2010
WOMAN V CAR
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian near to the junction of the Birmingham New Road and Meadow Lane at around 10.50am this morning (Wednesday).
An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a woman lying in the road. The woman, believed to be in her 60s, suffered a significant head injury in the collision and was not fully conscious. Crews immediately commenced emergency treatment on the woman to stabilise her condition and immobilised her with a neck collar and spinal board. The woman was transferred by land ambulance to the awaiting air ambulance, which had landed nearby. The woman was then flown to Selly Oak Hospital, the Regions specialist trauma centre, for further assessment and treatment. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the woman who was in a serious condition. No one else was injured in the crash."
Ends - 03.03.2010
PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
A pedestrian has been seriously injured after and RTC in Birmingham this afternoon.
The incident occurred on Parsons Hill, Kings Norton at around 2.20pm. Two ambulances, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car and a pedestrian that had been in a significant collision. The pedestrian, a woman believed to be in her early 50’s suffered serious head injuries. She was treated at the scene by ambulance crews and the Doctor off the Air Ambulance. The woman’s condition was stabilised at the scene and she was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar. She was transferred by land ambulance on blue lights to Selly Oak Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further emergency treatment. The Doctor travelled on board the ambulance with the patient into hospital. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and her serous injuries."
Ends - 27.02.2010
CAR OVERTURNED ON A49
An elderly couple have been taken to hospital after they were in ended up on its side along a busy main road in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A49 Leominster by-pass near Enterprise Park, shortly before 3.40pm today.
With reports of two people in trapped in an overturned car, the Midlands Air Ambulances from Strensham (in Worcestershire) and Cosford (in Shropshire) were sent to the scene along with a rapid response vehicle, ambulance crew and BASICS Doctor from MARS (Mercia Accident Rescue Service).
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find a car on its side in a ditch between the A49 and the railway line that runs parallel to the road at that point. The male driver, a man in his seventies, had a fractured right arm and cuts. He was flown to Hereford County Hospital. His passenger, a woman in her seventies, had minor injuries and was taken by land ambulance to the same hospital."
Ends - 26.02.2010
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED
A man has been airlifted to hospital with a serious foot injury after coming off his motorbike in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Garratts Lane, Old Hill, shortly before 1.45pm today.
Three rapid response vehicles (one driven by a senior manager from West Midlands Ambulance Service, another driven by an incident support officer) attended along with an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire accompanied by a BASICS Doctor.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A man in his twenties had a serious injury to his left foot, which may also be fractured. He was given pain relief and sedated at the scene. Although the foot injury is serious, it is not life-threatening. He was also suspected of having a spinal injury for which he was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar. He was flown to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 26.02.2010
THREE VEHICLE COLLISION
Three people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A49, near to a level crossing in Onibury, Craven Arms at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer, a station manager and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were deployed to the scene. A community first responder, the police and the fire service were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found three vehicles, two 4x4s and a car, that had been in collision. The driver of the first 4x4, a man in his late 30’s, was trapped in the vehicle for a period of time. Once freed, the man was treated for chest pain. He was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar before being conveyed to hospital via land ambulance. The driver of the second 4x4, a man believed to be in his late 50’s, was also trapped in his vehicle. Once freed, he was treated for chest and pelvic injuries. The man was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being conveyed to hospital via air ambulance. The passenger of the second 4x4, a woman believed to be in her 50’s, was not trapped on the crew’s arrival. The woman was treated for chest pain before being conveyed to hospital via land ambulance. The driver of the car, a man believed to be in his 40’s, was assessed on scene but had suffered no injuries. All three casualties were conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 19.02.2010
FATAL TWO CAR CRASH
One man has died and four people have been taken to hospital following a two car crash near Coventry on the border of Leicestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Hinckley Road, between Wolvey and Shelford, Hinkley at around 1.15pm this afternoon (Sunday).
An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance with a doctor on board were sent to the scene. An East Midlands Ambulance Service crew were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find two cars which had been involved in a significant collision. Both cars suffered front end damage. The driver of one car, a man, suffered serious multiple injuries in the crash and was trapped. Crews and the doctor immediately commenced advanced life support on the man and worked with the fire service to extricate him from the car. Unfortunately despite the best efforts of ambulance staff, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene. The driver of the second car, a man in his 30s, and two young children were out of the vehicle when crews arrived. The man had suffered minor injuries and all three were taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire by land ambulance. The passenger of the second car, a woman also believed to be in her 30s, was trapped in the car and had suffered pelvic and lower leg injuries. Crews administered pain relief to the woman and continued treatment whilst they worked with the fire service to carefully release her from the car. She was immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splint before being airlifted to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 14.02.2010
THROWN OVER HANDLEBARS
A man has been flown to hospital after being injured whilst riding a trail motorbike in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to an old motorcross track near a farm on Malvern Road, Linley Green just after midday today (Sunday).
A rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man, believed to be in his 50s, who had reportedly been thrown over the handlebars of the trail bike. The man wasn’t wearing a helmet but luckily escaped without serious injury. Crews treated him at the scene for shoulder and back pain before he was airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 14.02.2010
CAR IN FIELD
A teenage girl has been airlifted to hospital after the car she was travelling in left a motorway and ended up in a field in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the M6 northbound carriageway, just before the M6 toll in Coleshill, at around 7.50am this morning (Sunday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a car in a field after it had left the northbound carriageway, travelled down a ditch and gone through a fence. An 18 year old girl was out of the car lying in the field. She had suffered head, back and abdominal injuries in the crash. Crews administered pain relief and oxygen to the girl, immobilised her with a pelvic splint and wrapped her in a blanket to keep her warm. She was then airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. A woman and a man suffered minor injuries in the crash but did not require hospital treatment."
Ends - 14.02.2010
TEEN AIRLIFTED FROM FIELD
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital after being injured whilst playing football in Worcestershire.
The incident happened on playing fields by Stourport High School off Coniston Crescent, Stourport on Severn, at 11.40am this morning (Saturday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a 13 year old boy who had suffered a fractured lower right leg. It is believed the boy was involved in a tackle whilst playing in a football match. Crews administered pain relief and immobilised his leg with a splint before he was airlifted to Alexandra Hospital in Redditch for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 13.02.2010
ECKINGTON HITS BIG 50 FOR MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE
Eckington and District Whist Drive Club has come up trumps for Midlands Air Ambulance, donating over £3,000.
The £3,300 was raised over six months during weekly whist sessions, raffles and jumble sales held at Eckington Village Hall, Pershore.
This donation was part of Eckington and District Whist Drive Club’s charity appeal which has seen a total of £50,789 raised for Midlands Air Ambulance since 1995.
Midlands Air Ambulance receives no government or National Lottery funding leaving the charity completely reliant on generous support and donations from the public.
INCIDENT ON RIVER AVON
Two children have been airlifted to hospital in critical conditions after a car entered the River Avon in Worcestershire.
The incident happened in Boat Lane, Evesham at about 9.20am this morning (Thursday). There were three people in the vehicle at the time it entered the water. The third person was a man.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer, a specialist paramedic from the Hazardous Area Response Team and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Strensham and Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived, the man and a young boy were already out of the vehicle. The boy’s condition was stabilised before he was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital in a critical condition. The man was taken by land ambulance to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch; his condition is not believed to be too serious. A young girl was pulled from the submerged vehicle around two hours later by police divers. Ambulance staff immediately started resuscitation attempts and she too was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. This was an extremely difficult incident for the staff from all three emergency services. Their close co-operation has ensured everything that could possibly be done, has been."
Ends - 11.02.2010
FOUR INJURED IN RTC
Four men have been taken to hospital following a RTC in Birmingham today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Audley Road in Stetchford shortly before 12:30pm this afternoon.
Four ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found two cars that had been in collision. Both the vehicles had suffered significant damage. Three men, believed to be in their 20’s, were traveling in one of the vehicles at the time of the incident. Both the driver and rear seat passenger had been ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was treated on scene for head and facial injuries. The rear seat passenger was treated for neck pain. Both men were immobilised using a neck collars and spinal boards before being conveyed to Heartlands Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The hospital was pre-alerted to the arrival of the men and of their injuries. The front seat passenger was treated at the scene for neck pain. He was immobilised and conveyed to Good Hope Hospital. The driver of the second vehicle, a man believed to be in his 70’s, was treated for a chest injury before being conveyed to City Hospital for further assessment and treatment. All four men were conveyed to hospital via land ambulance."
Ends - 10.02.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN QUINTON
A man has been injured in a road traffic collision involving the car he was driving in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Wolverhampton Road South, Quinton, at 3.05pm today.
An incident support officer, a paramedic from West Midlands Ambulance Service’s Hazardous Area Response Team, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham in Worcestershire attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A man in his twenties was in his car which had collided with a tree and parked cars. There was significant damage to his vehicle. He was assessed at the scene and found to have neck and back pain and was taken by land ambulance to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 07.02.2010
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON WELSH BORDER
Two Landrover drivers have injured in a road traffic collision on the Herefordshire border with Powys.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A44, to the Herefordshire side of New Radnor, shortly after 9.35am today.
A rapid response vehicle and an ambulance crew from West Midlands Ambulance Service attended, along with a BASICS doctor from Mercia Accident Rescue Service and an ambulance crew from the Welsh Ambulance Service. The Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham was also sent, but it was unable to land because of low cloud in the area.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Two Landrovers had been involved in a collision. One of the drivers, a man in his seventies, had a head injury and suspected chest injury. The other vehicle involved had also collided with a tree. Its driver, a man in his forties, had managed to get out of his vehicle. He had a suspected chest injury. Both were taken by land ambulances to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 04.02.2010
MAN INJURED
A man has been injured in an RTC in Staffordshire this morning.
The incident occurred on Watling Street, Stretton at around 8.50am. An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car and a van that had been in a significant collision. A man travelling in the car had suffered back injuries and extricated by the fire service whilst receiving emergency treatment. The man, believed to be in his 30’s was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to the Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No other person was injured in the crash."
Ends - 01.02.2010
CAR V BOY
A boy has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car outside a school in Wolverhampton.
The incident happened outside Moreton Community School on Fallings Lane in Bushbury at around 3.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday).
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a boy who had been injured after reportedly being in collision with a car. The 11 year old school boy suffered head, leg and pelvic injuries in the crash. Crews quickly administered pain relief to the boy and immobilised him with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splint. The boy was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the boy whose injuries were said to be serious but not believed to be life threatening."
Ends - 26.01.2010
FALL FROM WINDOW
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after falling approximately 15 feet from a window in Birmingham.
The incident happened on Morningside, Sutton Coldfield at around 9..30am this morning (Sunday).
An ambulance, an incident support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a 35 year old woman lying on a concrete driveway with a head injury and two fractured legs. The woman was reportedly cleaning her windows when the incident happened. Crews immediately commenced emergency treatment at the scene, administering pain relief to the woman and immobilising her with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splints.The woman was then airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 24.01.2010
MOTORCROSS CRASH IN WOODS
A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was injured whilst riding a motorcross in woods in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a piece of woodland at the rear of a large farm near to Michaelchurch Escley shortly after 2.15pm this afternoon (Saturday).
A paramedic in a 4x4 responder vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene. The fire service were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The paramedic arrived at the farm and was directed to the injured man by a friend. The paramedic drove the 4x4 approximately 800 yards through the dense, muddy, woodland to reach the patient. Due to the location of the incident, the air ambulance landed in a nearby field just on the edge of the woodland. The 26 year old man had suffered a dislocated knee after coming off his bike. Crews administered pain relief to the man and immobilised his leg using a splint. The man was then carried on a stretcher to the awaiting air ambulance by crews with the help of his friends and the fire service. The man was flown to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 23.01.2010
GARAGE ROOF COLLAPSE
A man has been injured after the roof of a garage collapsed in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace, Burntwood at around 11.40am this morning (Saturday).
An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer, a BASICS emergency doctor, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire and paramedics from the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man, believed to be in his 40s, trapped underneath the collapsed roof of a garage. Ambulance crews worked with the fire service at the scene to help extricate the man from beneath the roof, using specialist equipment, whilst he continued to receive treatment for his injuries to his pelvis. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being transferred by land ambulance on blue lights to University Hospital North Staffordshire."
Ends - 23.01.2010
RTC ON M6
A man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the M6 today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to junction 7 of the M6 Northbound shortly before 10.40am this morning.
An ambulance, two senior officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found two lorries that had been in collision. The driver of one of the lorries, a man, was trapped in the cab of his vehicle. Once freed, the man believed to be in his 30’s, was treated on scene for back pain. He was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar before being conveyed to Sandwell District General, via land ambulance, for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in this incident."
Ends - 19.01.2010
MAN AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING RTC
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision on the M6 today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident at junction one of the M6 shortly before 11am this morning.
An ambulance, incident support officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crew found a single vehicle that had been in collision with a tree. Crews treated a man, believed to be in his 30’s, at the scene. The man had suffered a neck, shoulder and suspected head injury. He was given pain relief at the scene before being conveyed, via land ambulance, to University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment and treatment. The hospital was pre-alerted to the arrival of the man and of his injuries."
Ends - 01.01.2010
EXPLOSION IN SHREWSBURY
Eleven people have been taken to hospital following an explosion in Shrewsbury.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to flats at the junction of Smithfield Road and Bridge Street, shortly after 11.25am today.
Eight ambulances, five rapid response vehicles (some driven by paramedics who are also managers within the ambulance service), the Hazardous Area Response Team and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham (in Worcestershire) attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find a building which had partially collapsed. A young woman had burns to her head, neck and chest. She was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. Two other young women and a man in his twenties had suffered burns and were taken by land ambulances to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. A man in his thirties had a suspected spinal injury and was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. At the time of the explosion, there were five people in a car nearby. The car was hit by debris from the explosion. The five casualties from the car were a man in his sixties with a suspected broken arm, a woman with a minor head injury, a woman in her thirties with a cut to her face and two children who were shaken. All five were taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. After the explosion, a man in his seventies presented himself to ambulance crews with a wrist injury.. He was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Also at the scene, a man in his fifties was assessed and found to have a minor head injury. He was also shaken. This patient refused hospital treatment. Most of our resources have now left the scene, but West Midlands Ambulance Service is currently maintaining a minimal presence while the fire service continues working to make the building safe."
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Ends - 01.01.2010
