Wednesday 8th March 2017 – 11.55am – Murray MacGregor.
Two people have died and two others have been injured after an incident in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Leasowes Drive in the Penn area at 9.46am today (Wednesday).
The Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford, Strensham and Staffordshire were all sent to the scene along with three land ambulances, three paramedic officers and the West Midlands Care Team Doctor.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “A man and woman estimated to be in their 30s had suffered very serious stab wounds. Sadly, despite best efforts by ambulance staff, it was not possible to save either of them and they were confirmed dead at scene.
“Another woman in her 50s was taken on blue lights to the major trauma centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham with potentially life threatening stab wounds to her stomach. Aircrew paramedics traveeled with the patient to provide additional treatment en route.
“A police officer who was sent to the scene suffered a minor injury. He was assessed by ambulance staff and was discharged after treatment.”
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