Monday 28th May 2018 – 11:00am – Murray MacGregor.
One man has died after a car was submerged in flood water.
The incident happened in Lichfield Road in the Rushall area of Walsall at about 2.20am this morning (Monday).
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found a flooded road with two vehicles in the water.
“Firefighters who had entered the water had found an elderly man at the vehicle and taken him to an ambulance crew who were at the water’s edge. The ambulance crew carried out advanced life support before taking the man to Walsall Manor Hospital, but sadly he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
“In total, four HART paramedics entered the water and worked with West Midlands Fire Service Technical Rescue staff.
“A second person was found in the water but was unhurt. It is not believed that this person was from one of the vehicles. The second vehicle is believed to have been in situ for some time.
“With the rain over the weekend, there are still a number of roads affected by floodwater. Please ensure that you take extra time on your travelling today and heed any warning signs.”
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