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WOMAN V VAN
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after colliding with a van in the Black Country.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Bromley Lane in Kingswinford at around 11.30am this morning (Tuesday).
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle 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 who was injured after reportedly being in collision with a van. The 24 year old woman suffered head and facial injuries and had pain in her leg. Crews treated the woman at the scene, immobilised her with a neck collar and spinal board and wrapped her in a blanket to keep her warm before airlifting her to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in the crash."
Ends - 29.12.2009
MAN AIRLIFTED
A man has been airlifted to hospital following and incident in Wolverhampton yesterday morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a lane in Codsall Wood in Wolverhampton at approximately 11.15am yesterday (Sunday).
Due to the location of the incident the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford was dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service Spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crew found a quad bike in a ditch after it is reported the driver had swerved to avoid a dog. Two occupants were traveling on the vehicle at the time of the incident. The passenger, a woman, was uninjured. The driver, a man believed to be in his 40’s, was treated on scene for suspected fracture rib before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The dog was uninjured."
Ends - 28.12.2009
FATAL CRASH IN LICHFIELD
One elderly woman has died and another has been airlifted to hospital after a road traffic collision in Lichfield.
The incident happened on the A51 at the junction of Tamworth Road and Quarry Hills Lane at around 3.15pm today (Wednesday).
A blue Ford Ka, occupied by two elderly women, collided with a West Midlands Ambulance Service rapid response vehicle on full emergency lights and two-tone sirens.
Two ambulances, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, two rapid response vehicles and three senior managers were sent to the scene. The driver of the Ka had suffered very serious injuries. Resuscitation attempts were made but sadly it was not possible to save her and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, a 72 year old woman, was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham, suffering from head and chest injuries. Her condition on arrival at hospital was described as stable with potentially serious injuries. The paramedic driving the response vehicle was taken to Stafford Hospital by land ambulance after suffering minor chest and abdominal injuries.
Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer, Keith Prior, said:
"Our thoughts are with the families of all of those involved in this tragic crash. We have launched an internal investigation to examine the circumstances of this incident. We have already been working with our colleagues in Staffordshire Police and this will continue."
Ends - 23.12.2009
TRAPPED UNDER A TREE
A man is recovering in hospital after a tree fell on him while he was working in Herefordshire.
The incident happened at about 3.45pm on Monday afternoon at the edge of a field about three miles south of Newent.
The Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham was first on scene and was backed up by a land crew and a paramedic manager from neighbouring Great Western Ambulance Service. The ambulance crew were taken to the scene by a member of the public in a 4 x 4 vehicle as the location was about three fields away from the nearest road.
The man was lying in the snow under the tree. He was complaining of severe chest and back pain.
Aircrew paramedic, Ian Roberts, said:
"Thankfully when we got there the man was with his wife and two sons. My aircrew colleague, Colin Apps, is a big lad and was able to work with the two sons to lift the tree off the man; no small feat given the size of the tree. The 53 year old was conscious throughout. We immobilised him using a neck collar and spinal and then airlifted him to University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire. With it being the shortest day of the year we were right on the edge of our flying time - if the incident had come in half an hour later, it would have been dark and we would not have been able to go. Given the location, had we not been able to fly there, it would have meant carrying the man by foot over the three fields which would have been difficult at best."
Ends - 22.12.2009
FALL IN WOODS
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after falling whilst out walking in a Shrewsbury wood.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Oaks Wood near Pontesbury at 11.10am this morning.
An ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The ambulance crew were met in Pontesbury by a member of the public with a 4x4 who drove them to the patient located in the dense woodland. The air ambulance landed in a field situated as near to the patient as possible. The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was out walking with a friend when she reportedly slipped and fell. The woman suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle in the fall. Crews administered pain relief, wrapped her in a blanket and immobilised her leg with a splint before she was flown to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 21.12.2009
CAR OVERTURNED IN FIELD
A man has been airlifted to hospital after the car he was travelling in left the carriageway of a motorway and ended up on its roof in a field in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the northbound carriageway of the M6 Toll near to T4 in Weeford, Shenstone, shortly before 8.45am this morning (Monday).
Two ambulances, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Stafford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a car upside down in a field just off the carriageway of the M6 Toll. The driver of the car, a 68 year old man, was trapped in the vehicle and had suffered a serious head injury. Crews worked with the fire service at the scene to release the man from the car whilst he continued to receive treatment. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 21.12.2009
SERIOUS CRASH
A woman and a man have been injured, one seriously, following a two car crash in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A513 near to Shugborough Park at 9.15am this morning (Friday).
An ambulance, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a BASICS emergency doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find two cars which had been involved in a significant crash. The two cars suffered front end damage which left the drivers, a man and a woman, trapped in their vehicles for a period. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was unconscious and had suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries. Crews worked with the fire service at the scene to release the woman from the car whilst she continued to receive emergency treatment. The woman was then immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and flown to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further treatment. The 59 year old man, suffered chest, back and neck pain in the crash and was extricated from the car by crews with help from the fire service. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and transferred by land ambulance on blue lights to University Hospital North Staffordshire. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the two patients; the woman was in a critical condition."
Ends - 18.12.2009
CRASH AT CROSSROADS
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a two car crash at crossroads in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the crossroads on the A5 near Sheriffhales, Shifnal, shortly before 1.50pm this afternoon (Sunday).
Two ambulances, 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:
"Crews arrived to find two cars which had been involved in a crash. The driver of one car, a man in his 20s, was trapped in the vehicle and had suffered a head injury. Crews worked with the fire service at the scene to extricate the man from the car whilst he continued to receive treatment for his injury. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being flown to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford for further assessment and treatment. The driver and two passengers from the second car, a man and two women suffered minor whiplash injuries in the crash. They were assessed by crews at the scene but did not require hospital treatment."
Ends - 13.12.2009
MAN AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING RTC
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Oldbury this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Oldbury Ringway shortly before 10.40am this morning.
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 man lying in the road after he is reported to have been in collision with a lorry. The man, believed to be in his 70’s, was treated on scene for fractures to both of his legs. He was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar before being airlifted to Selly Oak hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 7.12.2009
WOMAN AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING FALL FROM HORSE
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Worcestershire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley in Kidderminster shortly after 11.40am this morning.
An ambulance 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 woman, believed to be in her 40’s, who had fallen from a horse. The woman was treated on scene for head and back injuries. She was immobilised using a spinal board and given pain relief at the scene, before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 05.12.2009
WOMAN AIRLIFTED AFTER FALL
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Birmingham today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Dettonford Road in Bartley Green shortly before 12.00pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a paramedic from the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) 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 woman, believed to be 20 years of age, who had reportedly fallen approximately 20 feet from a window. The woman was treated on scene for an injury to her back and a potential head injury. She was immobilised using a spinal board before being conveyed to Selly Oak Hospital, via air ambulance, for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 3.12.2009
TWO AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING RTC
Four people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a multiple vehicle RTC on the northbound carriageway of the A38, Barton Turn in Burton Upon Trent at approximately 12:15pm this afternoon.
Three ambulances, a station officer and three air ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found two lorries and four cars that had been in collision. Two occupants from one of the car were injured. The car which was located in between the two lorries at the time of the incident has suffered substantial damage. Both driver and passenger of the vehicle were trapped in the car for approximately 40 minutes. The driver of the car, a man believed to be in his 50’s, was treated at the scene for a head injury and was conveyed to Queens Hospital Burton via land ambulance.
The passenger of the vehicle, a woman believed to be of similar age, had suffered a serious head injury and suspected internal injuries. She was treated on scene before being airlifted to University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire. The driver of one of the lorries, a man believed to be in his early 40’s, was treated on scene for chest injury before being airlifted to Royal Derby Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The driver of another car involved in the incident, a man believed to be in his 40’s, was also treated at the scene for minor injuries and conveyed to Queens Hospital Burton via land ambulance."
Ends - 3.12.2009
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
A woman has been seriously injured in a two vehicle collision in Kings Bromley this morning.
The incident occurred at the junction of Lichfield Road and Tewnals Lane, at around 8.30am. Two ambulances, an Incident Support Officer, and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire attended the scene. A Patient Transport Service (PTS) ambulance that was passing the scene also stopped to assist.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival at the scene, crews found a car and a 4x4 vehicle that had been in a significant collision.
"The woman driving the car, believed to be in her 30’s, suffered serious leg and pelvic injuries and was trapped in the vehicle for around 40 minutes. She received emergency treatment at the scene whilst being released by the fire service. She was immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further assessment and emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patient’s arrival and her serious injuries. The driver of the 4x4 vehicle, a man believed to be in his 70’s, suffered chest injuries. He was treated at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to Queens Hospital Burton for further assessment and treatment. No other person was injured in the crash."
Ends - 30.11.2009
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION IN WORCESTERSHIRE
“It’s the 14th accident I’ve seen here this year.” The words of a farmer on whose field landed the Midlands Air Ambulance following a collision involving two cars.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A442 Bridgnorth Road, Shatterford in Worcestershire, shortly after 11am today.
Two ambulance crews, an incident support officer in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with on-board Doctor attended. A Community First Responder also passed the scene of the collision and stopped to help.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Two cars had collided. The driver of one of the cars, a man in his sixties, had rib, back and neck pain. He was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The driver the other car was a man in his forties, with his son as passenger. The driver was treated at the scene for shoulder pain and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. His son was assessed and found to be uninjured but also went to the same hospital to accompany his father."
Ends - 28.11.2009
SKIP LANDS ON LEG
A man has been airlifted to hospital after a fully loaded skip landed on his leg at an industrial estate in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Southern Avenue Industrial Estate, Leominster, shortly before 11.30am today.
An ambulance service 4x4 vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The ambulance crew assessing the man, who is in his thirties, requested the attendance of the Midlands Air Ambulance due to the severity of the injury and the distance to travel to Selly Oak Hospital for the necessary treatment. The skip had been lifted off the man’s leg by other workers at the site. Crews lifted the patient into the helicopter. He had a serious injury to his right leg and was in a stable condition. He was flown to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham for further assessment and treatment. Considering the weight of a fully loaded skip, it is fortunate the leg injury wasn’t even more serious.”
Ends - 26.11.2009
VAN v TREE
A man has been airlifted to hospital after the van he was driving collided with a tree in north Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A525 west of Whitchurch at 12.40pm today.
Two ambulance crews (one from West Midlands Ambulance Service and one from the Welsh Ambulance Service) attended along with the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"A man in his thirties was unconscious and trapped by his legs. Under the supervision of ambulance personnel, he was cut free by fire crews. He regained consciousness and was assessed by crews who suspected a leg injury. He was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was flown to University Hospital North Staffordshire for X-rays."
Ends - 25.11.2009
MAN INJURED BY BULL
A farmer has been flown to hospital after being injured by a bullock in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a farm in a village located half way between Bridgnorth and Ludlow shortly after 8.00am this morning (Monday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The 52 year old man had been in the pen with the bullock when it reportedly threw him across the floor. Despite suffering severe neck, leg and chest pain, the man was able to clamber out of the pen where help was summoned. Crews administered pain relief to the man and immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board before he was airlifted to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 23.11.2009
MALVERN WALKER AIRLIFTED
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after she was injured whilst out walking on the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to St Ann’s Knott, near Happy Valley, at 10.30am this morning (Friday).
A paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were requested due to the location of the walker and an eight wheeled all terrain vehicle was dispatched to assist crews.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The 42 year old woman had reportedly tripped and fallen whilst walking with a friend. She was near to the top of the hill lying on the ground when the rapid response paramedic arrived. The air ambulance landed at the top of the hill and the fire service’s eight wheeled vehicle made its way to join the injured woman and the paramedic. The woman had suffered a fractured left ankle and was in a lot of pain. Crews administered pain relief and her leg was splinted before she was lifted onto the fire service vehicle and transferred up the hill to the awaiting air ambulance. The woman was then airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
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Ends - 20.11.2009
TWO INJURED IN CRASH
Two men have been injured following a two car crash in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A465 in Pontrilas shortly after 10.30am this morning (Monday).
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:
"Crews arrived to find two cars that had been involved in a collision. The driver of one car, a 19 year old man, suffered a head injury and neck and back pain. He was treated at the scene by crews and immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the second car, a man believed to be in his 40s, suffered back pain in the crash. Crews immobilised the man with a neck collar and spinal board and transferred him by land ambulance to Hereford County Hospital."
Ends - 16.11.2009
CAR vs LORRY
Two men and a woman have been injured in a crash in Shropshire this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A41 in Sandford shortly before 9.45am this morning (Saturday).
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, 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 car and a lorry which had been in collision. The car had significant front end damage. The driver and passenger of the car, a man and a woman both in their 60s, were trapped for a period. Crews worked with the fire service at the scene to extricate them from the car whilst they continued to receive treatment. The man suffered a leg and head injury in the crash. He was immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and leg splint before being airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. The woman suffered relatively minor injuries and was immobilised as a precaution before being taken by land ambulance to the same hospital. The driver of the lorry, a 25 year old man, suffered a minor head injury and was treated on scene before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by land ambulance."
Ends - 14.11.2009
CAR vs PEDESTRIAN
A man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a car which had been in collision with a pedestrian outside a farm in Soudley, heading towards Hopshot, Market Drayton, shortly after 8.30am 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 man who had been injured after reportedly colliding with a car. The man, believed to be in his 30s, suffered head and shoulder injuries. Crews treated the man at the scene and stabilised his condition before he was airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in the crash."
Ends - 14.11.2009
TWO LORRIES COLLIDE ON M6
Two men have been injured, one seriously, after the heavy goods vehicle they were in collided with another on the M6 in Warwickshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway between junction 1 and its link with the M1, shortly after 2.10pm today.
First on scene was an off-duty paramedic from West Midlands Ambulance Service who was in the area at the time. Also attending were two ambulance crews, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham in Worcestershire (which landed on the southbound carriageway in front of the collision), the doctor and crew from the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (who came by car) and an incident officer.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Both casualties were from the same HGV. Its cab was very badly damaged. Its driver was trapped by his legs for some time. He had lower limb injuries and was given pain relief at the scene. Following work to free him from the wreckage, he was flown to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. His passenger, who managed to get out of the cab, had a chest injury and was taken by land ambulance to the same hospital. There were lengthy delays on the motorway this afternoon."
Ends - 13.11.2009
FALL FROM HORSE
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after falling from a horse in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a girl who had fallen from a horse at a farm on Seafield Lane, Alvechurch, at 8.50am this morning (Friday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene (Friday).
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a girl being cared for by staff at the farm. The 18 year old girl had reportedly been knocked unconscious in the fall. The girl had suffered a suspected head injury so crews immediately commenced treatment on scene before she was transferred by land ambulance on blue lights to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch."
Ends - 13.11.2009
FATAL RTC
Two people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident at the junction of Hampton Hill and Herbert Avenue in Wellington, Telford shortly before 9.20am this morning.
Three ambulances, two rapid response vehicles, 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 car and motorbike that had been in collision. The driver of the car, a man believed to be in his 50’s, was treated at the scene for minor injuries before being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The driver of the motorcycle, a man, was in cardiac arrest on the crew’s arrival. Full resuscitation attempt were carried out at the scene. The man was conveyed, via land ambulance, to Princess Royal Hospital. A member of the air ambulance crew travelled on board the land ambulance continuing emergency treatment en route. The hospital was pre alerted to the arrival of the man and of his injuries. Unfortunately despite best efforts of the ambulance staff and hospital medics nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at hospital.”
Ends - 12.11.2009
ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION ON M5
Traffic on the M5 in Worcestershire was at a standstill this afternoon following a collision involving two vehicles.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the northbound carriageway between junctions 8 and 7, shortly before 2.55pm today.
Two ambulance crews, an incident support officer in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended. A Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) vehicle, which was in the area at the time, also attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find two vehicles which had been involved in a collision. One of them had collided with the motorway’s central barrier. A passenger in this vehicle, a man in his twenties, had neck and back pain but otherwise had no injuries. He was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. Two other people were assessed at the scene and did not require any further treatment."
Ends - 10.11.2009
MAN INJURED BY FALLING TREE
A man has been injured by a falling tree in Herefordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a forestry plot on a farm off the B4348 in Peterchurch shortly after 12.15pm this afternoon (Monday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The land crew had to drive up a steep logging track to reach the patient. On arrival they found an injured man lying face down on a pile of logs. The man was next to a large tree which had been cut down. The man, believed to be in his 60s, suffered face, shoulder and neck injuries in the incident. Crews treated him at the scene, administered pain relief and immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board. The man was then airlifted to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 02.11.2009
MAN AIRLIFTED FROM CRASH
A man has been airlifted to hospital after being involved in a two car crash in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Hamstead Hill, near to the Garden Gates Public House, in Handsworth shortly before 7.50am this morning (Thursday).
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a senior paramedic manager 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 two cars which had been in collision. One car had suffered significant damage and had come to rest back on its wheels after reportedly rolling over in the crash. The driver of one car, a 24 year old man from Handsworth, suffered back injuries in the crash. Crews immediately commenced treatment on the man and worked with the fire service at the scene to extricate him safely from the car by removing the roof. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and given pain relief by crews before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in the crash."
Ends - 29.10.2009
MAN INJURED IN RTC
A man has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Bredon today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the B4079, Cheltenham Road in Bredon shortly after 8.30am this morning.
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 single car that had left the carriageway and is believed to have been in collision with a tree. The driver, 17 year old boy, was partially trapped in the vehicle. Once freed, he was treated on scene for a serious head injury before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 27.10.2009
CAR vs HOUSE
Three men have been taken to hospital after the car they were in collided with a house in Hockley leaving the car and house badly damaged.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received no fewer than eight 999 emergency calls about the incident at around 3.55pm on Monday afternoon.
Two ambulances, an incident support officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Hazardous Area Response Team were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"When crews arrived they found a car in the road with extensive front end damage. A house close by had suffered significant damage to the front and damage to the garden in front of it. The driver, a 24-year-old man from Winson Green was initially unconscious but gradually came round while he was being treated. He had suffered a serious head injury and had to be cut free from the wreckage of the car. After being assessed by the doctor from the air ambulance, he was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital to the Regional Trauma Centre. The front seat passenger, who was 21 and from the same area, suffered only minor injuries; he too was cut from the car. He was taken by land ambulance to City Hospital as a precaution after having been immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board. The third person in the car, who was also in his 20s and from Winson Green was already out of the vehicle when emergency services arrived. He had a possible fractured rib and leg injuries. He was also taken to City Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 26.10.2009
FATAL CRASH NEAR AIRFIELD
One man has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a two car crash near Wolverhampton.
The collision happened on Gospel Ash Road, Bobbington, near Bobbington Airfield at just before 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.
Two ambulances, two ambulance officers, two vehicles from the Hazardous Area Response Team and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"The crash happened on a bend on a country road. When crews arrived they found one vehicle that had suffered very significant damage. One man was still in the vehicle. Unfortunately, as crews started to assess him, it was immediately obvious that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead on scene by the doctor from the air ambulance. Three other men from the same vehicle were assessed by ambulance staff. One was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board and was suffering from a potential head injury. Two other men had minor injuries. All three were taken to Russells Hall Hospital for further assessment and treatment. A fifth man from the same vehicle was not seen by the ambulance staff. The man in the other vehicle was shaken but otherwise unhurt. The car he was in had suffered less serious damage."
Ends - 21.10.2009
TWO INJURED IN COLLISION
Two people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Market Drayton today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Frogmore Road in Market Drayton shortly before 1.45pm this afternoon.
Two ambulances, two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, a Community First Responder from Loggerheads and two Emergency Medics from the BASICS scheme were dispatched to the scene. The police and fire service were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene, crews found a car that had been in collision with the Town Hall. It is believed that the car had also been in collision with two pedestrians prior the collision with the building. The first pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 60’s, was treated on scene for arm and shoulder injuries before being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The second pedestrian, a woman, suffered multiple injuries and went into respiratory arrest at the scene. Crews carried out emergency medical treatment and successfully resuscitated the woman. She was conveyed, via land ambulance whilst receiving further medical treatment, to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. A paramedic from the Air Ambulance and a BASICS Doctor travelled on board the ambulance with the patient."
Ends - 20.10.2009
MANS HAND PARTIALLY AMPUTATED
A man has been airlifted to hospital after his hand became caught in a mechanical potato picker in Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a field near Woodhouse Farm, Curborough, Lichfield, shortly before 11.45am this morning (Monday).
An ambulance, a community first responder and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man whose hand had already been freed from a mechanical potato picker. The man, believed to be in his 30s, had partially amputated his hand in the incident. Crews immediately administered pain relief to the man and dressed his wounds before he was flown to Selly Oak Hospital, the regions specialist trauma centre."
Ends - 19.10.2009
LORRY vs CAR
Two people have been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Wolverhampton today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Vulcan Road in Bilston East shortly before 3.40pm this afternoon (Monday).
An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance officer and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"On arrival at the scene crews found a lorry and car that had been in collision. The bonnet of the car was trapped underneath the lorry. The driver of the car, a woman estimated to be in her 20’s was initially trapped. She was treated on scene for multiple injuries. She was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital where she was said be in a life threatening condition on arrival. The passenger in the car, a girl believed to be about 4 years of age, was treated on scene for head, shoulder and arm injuries. She was given pain relief before being immobilised and airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital."
Ends - 19.10.2009
PARAGLIDER INJURED
A paraglider has escaped with relatively minor injuries after landing heavily in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a field near Long Mynd Gliding Club, Wentnor, shortly after 4.30pm this afternoon (Sunday).
An ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
"The paraglider had reportedly landed heavily near to the gliding club. The man, believed to be in his 50s, was complaining of pain in his lower back and buttocks. He was treated on scene by crews before being airlifted to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 18.10.2009
FALL THROUGH ROOF
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling through the roof of an industrial premises in Worcester.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Trow Way shortly before 2.15pm today.
A rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Crews arrived to find a man in his twenties who had fallen through the roof of an industrial building. He had fallen approximately 25 feet. He had a fractured wrist and a suspected fractured pelvis. He was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and was flown to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham for further assessment and treatment."
Ends - 16.10.2009
MOTORCYCLIST AIRLIFTED
A man has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Sandwell today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Powis Avenue in Tipton shorty after 1.30pm this afternoon.
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 motorcyclist who had fallen from his bike. The motorcyclist, a man believed to be 18 years of age, was treated on scene for a fracture to his right leg. The man was immobilised using a neck collar, spinal board and leg splint. He was given pain relief at the scene, before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. No other vehicles were involved in this incident."
Ends - 14.10.2009
ELDERLY MAN AIRLIFTED
An elderly man has been airlifted after three cars collided on the A449 to the north of Wolverhampton.
The crash happened near the junction of Oxley Moor Road, Oxley at around 4.15pm on Monday afternoon.
An ambulance, two BASICS Emergency Doctors and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
"Two cars had significant front end damage; one of them also had much less serious rear end damage with a third car having minor front end damage. The elderly man in the middle car of the three was trapped. Ambulance staff worked with fire crews to remove the man whilst he was being treated. He had potentially serious injuries. The roof had to be removed so that he could be immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board. After being assessed by the doctors he was airlifted to the Regional Trauma Centre at Selly Oak Hospital where medics were on standby for his arrival.
This was an example of the excellent co-operation between fire and ambulance services which ensured the man received excellent treatment in a very short space of time. Two men, one from each of the other cars, received very minor injuries and did not need hospital treatment."
Ends - 12.10.2009
BOY AIRLIFTED
A boy has been airlifted to hospital following an incident in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a field off Long Hope Drive in Stone shortly after 12:45pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, two BASICS doctors and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene. The police and fire service were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
“On arrival at the scene crews found an outbuilding that had collapsed. A boy, believed to be approximately 11 years of age, was found trapped underneath the collapsed building. It is reported that the boy and his friend had been playing near to the building when the incident happened. Emergency service personnel worked together to help free the boy, Once release he was treated on scene for hip and leg injuries. He was given pain relief on scene before being immobilised using a spinal board and neck collar and airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment.”
Ends - 11.10.2009
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ellastone in Ashborne shortly before 8.20am this morning.
A rapid response vehicle, an incident support officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire and Community First Responders were dispatched to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
“When crews arrived on scene they found a motorcyclist who had been in collision with a car. The motorcyclist, a man, was treated on scene for serious chest and head injuries before being airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment. No one else was injured in this incident.”
Ends - 09.10.2009
WOMAN INJURED IN RTC
A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Halesowen today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Pool Road in Halesowen at approximately 8.35am this morning. Two rapid response vehicles, an ambulance 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 woman and motorbike that that been in collision. The woman, believed to be in her 40’s, was treated on scene for a head injury before being airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The hospital was pre alerted to the arrival of the woman and of her injuries.”
Ends - 08.10.2009
MOTORCYCLE VS CAR
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a car in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Church Lane, Tasley near Bridgnorth, shortly after 2.15pm today. An ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
“The motorcyclist, who is in his late teens, had been involved in a collision with a car.Crews assessed him at the scene and found him to have minor injuries. He was flown to New Cross Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”
Ends - 05.10.09
CAR OVERTURNSA man has been airlifted to hospital after the car he was driving overturned in Shropshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A442 to the Alveley side of Shatterford at 7.55am today (Sunday 4th Oct). An incident support officer, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance (with on board doctor) from Cosford attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
“A car had overturned, ending up in a hedge, trapping the driver, a man in his seventies.Fire crews, under the supervision of ambulance personnel cut him free. He had a serious injury to his right arm. The air ambulance doctor administered pain relief and antiseptic. The injured right arm was dressed and the patient was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar before being flown to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham.”
Ends - 05.10.09
