Month: August 2015

Monday 3^rd August 2015 – 6.55pm – Murray MacGregor.

“Considering the damage to the car and the bushes, the people in the car have been very lucky indeed.” That was the view of the ambulance staff who attended a crash on the eastbound A50, about 2 miles from JCB near Uttoxeter.

The crash happened at about 5.25pm on Monday afternoon. Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived they found a car that had suffered very considerable damage after having rolled over.

“Judging by the damage to the bushes and trees at the side of the road, the car had left the road at least 50 yards from where it came to a rest, back on its wheels.

“Despite the damage, the man and woman in the car appear to have escaped serious injury.

“The 25 year old woman who was the front seat passenger was complaining of neck pain and was immobilised. The 24 year old man driving appeared uninjured but given what had happened, was also immobilised as a precaution. Both were taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further assessment.”
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Monday 3rd August 2015 – 2.50pm – John Hawker.

A man has been treated by medics at the scene of a house fire this morning in Smethwick.

The fire occurred at an address in Astbury Avenue at around 11.30am.  An ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a serious fire and a man being rescued by the fire service.

“The man, believed to be in his late 50’s, was treated by medics for serious smoke inhalation.  Treatment continued in the ambulance on route to City Hospital.

“Unfortunately the man’s injuries were described as life threatening.”

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We have no further details on this incident.

Monday 3^rd August 2015 – 1.45pm – John Hawker.

A woman has been injured after trying to stop a car from rolling away in Staffordshire.

The incident occurred on John Street, Biddulph at around 11.20am.  A rapid response paramedic, two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a woman with hip and abdominal injuries.

“It is believed that the woman’s car had started to roll away after she got out of the vehicle and whilst trying to stop it she was injured as it rolled into a wall.

“The woman, believed to be in her early 20’s, received treatment from paramedics including being immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and also receiving pain relief.

“A small child, a girl believed to be around two years old, suffered a minor leg injury in the incident.  She also received treatment at the scene from medics.

“Both patients were transferred by ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.”

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We have no further details on this incident.

Sunday 2nd August 2015 – 9.15pm – Jamie Arrowsmith.

A car passenger suffered arm and leg fractures and was trapped for approximately 40 minutes following a three-vehicle collision in Birmingham this afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Brandwood Park and Newick Grove shortly before 4.55pm and sent two ambulances and a paramedic area support officer to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews were told a car had collided with two stationary cars. One of the stationary cars ended on top of the other one, also partly covering the moving vehicle.

“There were two patients in the car, both men in their 20s.

“The passenger was trapped as a result of the incident. Ambulance crews worked alongside the fire service to carefully cut the man free from the car, eventually getting him out through the roof. The process to free him took about 40 minutes.

“He was treated for fractures to his leg and arm, immobilised and given pain relief before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.

“The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, suffered minor injuries in the collision and did not require transporting to hospital.”

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Sunday 2nd August 2015 – 1.05pm – Jamie Arrowsmith.

A man who was trapped in his vehicle for more than 30 minutes has been airlifted to hospital following a two-car RTC in Staffordshire this morning.

The man was one of two patients from the incident with a second patient also being taking to hospital, by land ambulance.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A5 between Gailey Island and Weston, near to The Bell Inn public house, shortly before 7.20am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic area support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find two cars that had been involved in a collision both of which had suffered significant front end damage.

“One of the cars contained a man, thought to be in his 80s, who was trapped in his vehicle as a result of the collision.

“Ambulance crews worked closely with the fire service to carefully cut the man free, a process which took approximately 35 minutes.

“He was treated for chest and back injuries, given pain relief and flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital. Thankfully his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

“From the second car, another man, thought to be in his 20s, managed to free himself from his vehicle. He was treated for minor injuries and transported to Walsall Manor Hospital as a precaution.”

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Notes to Editors:

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Sunday 2nd August 2015 – 11.15am – Jamie Arrowsmith.

FATAL RTC IN BIRMINGHAM

One man has died and three others have been taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a house in Birmingham last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Little Francis Grove shortly after 12.20am and sent four ambulances, a paramedic area support officer, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and a MERIT trauma doctor to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to discover a car that was on fire having collided with a house.

“The fire was quickly put out by one of our paramedics who then began assessing the patients.

“The driver of the car, a male teenager, was in cardiac arrest and advanced life support began.

“This continued on the way to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham but unfortunately it is understood he died shortly after arrival.

“There were three other patients, all male teenagers, all of whom were taken to Heartlands.

“One was treated for injuries to his face and one for abdominal injuries. The third patient was treated for back and leg pain and was immobilised with the use of a neck collar and spinal board before being transported to hospital.”

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Saturday 1^st August 2015 – 11pm – Jamie Arrowsmith.

The driver of a car had to be cut free from his vehicle after it came to rest on its roof following a collision with a parked car in Walsall this afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Elmore Green Road in Bloxwich shortly after 4.20pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and a paramedic area support officer to the scene. The police and fire services were also in attendance.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews were told that the car had come to rest on its roof following a collision with a parked car.

“The female passenger, believed to be in her 60s, had already been freed from the vehicle by an off duty student paramedic and an off duty firefighter who came across the incident.

“She was treated by ambulance staff for an arm injury and bruising caused by her seat belt. She was immobilised as a precaution and taken to Walsall Manor Hospital for further assessment.

“Crews worked closely with the fire service to carefully cut the man, believed to be in his 60s, free from the car, a process which took approximately 30 minutes.

“Once free he was immobilised and taken to Walsall Manor Hospital as a precaution having escaped any serious injuries in the collision.”

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Saturday 1^st August 2015 – 6.15pm – Jamie Arrowsmith.

Four people have been treated by ambulance crews and taken to hospital following a collision between a bus and a car in Birmingham this afternoon.

Following the collision, the bus also collided with a tree and five people were assessed in total, three from the bus and two from the car.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Highfield Road and Harborne Road in Edgbaston shortly after 3.55pm and sent sent three ambulances, a paramedic area support officer and a rapid response paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to discover a car and a bus that had been in collision. Subsequently, the bus also collided with a tree.

“Three people were assessed from the bus, including the driver – a man, but he was discharged on scene.

“Two bus passenger patients did require treatment however, a man thought to be in his 60s and a woman believed to be in her 40s.

“The man was treated for lower back and leg pain whilst the woman, who had pain relief administered, was treated for arm and leg injuries.

“They were then both transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

“There were two more patients from the car, a woman in her 30s and a young girl, believed to be ten-years-old.

“Both were treated for minor injuries and the effects of shock before being taken to City Hospital for further assessment.”

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Notes to Editors:

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Saturday 1^st August 2015 – 4pm – Jamie Arrowsmith.

A motorcyclist’s decision to wear the correct safety equipment proved a wise one as his leathers and helmet helped him avoid serious injury when involved in a single vehicle collision near Redditch this morning.

The biker, a man in his 40s, was thrown from his machine and came to rest on the M42 motorway near to junction three and where the motorway merges with the M40.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called shortly after 11.15am and sent two ambulances and a paramedic area support officer to the scene. An off duty fireman and an off duty doctor had stopped at the scene to offer assistance prior to the arrival of ambulance staff.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a motorcyclist who had been thrown from his bike. No other vehicles had been involved in the incident. He was already receiving treatment and care from an off duty fireman and doctor.

“He was treated for lower leg pain, back pain and shoulder pain and immobilised as a precaution with the use of a neck collar and scoop stretcher. He was then transported to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.

“He is extremely fortunate not to have suffered more serious injuries in the incident and the fact he was wearing all of the correct safety equipment has played a big part in ensuring that is the case.”

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