Monday 22nd October 2018 – 2.50pm – Murray MacGregor.
One cyclist has died and another has been injured after an incident involving an HGV.
It happened close to the junction of the A449 and Manor Lane, Waresley to the south of Kidderminster at about 11.00am this morning (Monday).
Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a doctor and critical care paramedic on board, were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “A police vehicle was only seconds away after the collision had happened. In addition, an off-duty paramedic and the crew of a WMAS non-emergency patient transport vehicle all stopped to provide assistance.
“Sadly, despite all of the efforts, it was not possible to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The second cyclist was treated at the scene before being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further assessment and continued treatment.
“The lorry driver was uninjured.”
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