A man has died following an incident in the Malvern area this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a farm off the B4220 near Cradley at 10.38am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a man had become trapped between two vehicles. He was in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A man has died following a two-car RTC this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Houndsfield Lane, Hollywood, near to the Worcestershire and Birmingham border at 7.42am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find two cars that had suffered significant damage and three patients, all male.
“One of the patients was trapped inside his vehicle and ambulance staff worked with emergency services partners to provide advanced life support whilst he was being freed.
“Treatment continued once the patient was out of the car but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The remaining two patients were assessed and treated for minor injuries before being discharged at the scene.”
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision yesterday (Tuesday 25th July).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Longdown Lane in Willoughby at 2.43pm. An ambulance, paramedic officer and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. An ambulance from East Midlands Ambulance Service was also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision.
“One man was found in a critical condition and ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support. Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second patient, another man, was assessed by medics but did not require hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene.”
A woman has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following a collision on the M42.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of an RTC on the M42 Northbound between junctions 6 and 7 near Bickenhill at around 1.40pm. An ambulance, paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a van and a lorry had been involved in a collision.
“The passenger of the van, a woman, had to be extricated from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues. Ambulance crews provided advanced trauma care for potentially life-changing injuries before she was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment.
“The driver of the van, a man, was assessed and treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed by land ambulance to the same hospital.
A teenager has died and three further patients were treated and taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Aldridge on Friday night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a single vehicle RTC at the junction of Winterley Lane and Daw End Lane at 11.58pm. Four ambulances, three paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and the West Midlands Care Team attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival we discovered a car that had suffered significant damage and four patients.
“One of whom, a teenage male, was found to be in a critical condition and receiving basic life support from police colleagues. Ambulance staff began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second teenage male and a man, were treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
“The fourth patient, a man, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and was taken to Walsall Manor Hospital.”
Shaunna Farley – Thursday 20th July 2023 – 09.45am.
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Longton last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving a motorbike at the junction of Gardiner Drive and Goms Mil Road in Stoke on Trent at 8.36pm and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and two BASICS emergency doctors to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a motorcyclist. He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained serious injuries.
“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.”
Shaunna Farley – Monday 17th July 2023 – 3.30pm. – In Partnership with Newman University.
A new collaboration between West Midlands Ambulance Service and Newman University is set to boost the opportunities for people from an ethnic minority within the ambulance sector.
The Trust and University are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand greater collaboration.
This strategic partnership sets the stage for a dynamic partnership that will bring about significant advancements in establishing and maintaining joint staff activities including research, curriculum development, staff exchanges, and collaborative ventures.
The MOU, signed on 17th July, establishes a framework for cooperation between the two organisations, in particular with the newly created School of Nursing and Allied Health. The partnership will foster innovation, knowledge exchange, and professional development opportunities for healthcare practitioners and students.
WMAS Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh with Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice Chancellor of Newman University
Key elements of the Memorandum of Understanding include:
A Student Paramedic Course which will train more students to degree level.
Cooperation in Teaching and Research & Development which will comprise joint research, curriculum development, staff exchanges, and collaborative ventures.
Consultancy and Continuing Professional Development which will explore the possible provision of joint services and will collaborate to formulate joint tenders as appropriate.
WMAS Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh said: “As the first and only ‘university’ ambulance service, we have a long history of pioneering education and research. I am delighted that we will together with Newman University offer more opportunities to people from all sectors of our local community.”
Carla Beechey, People Director said: “Our close partnerships and collaborations with Universities’ mean that over the last decade, thousands of students have undertaken placements with the Trust as they learn their profession.
“We know that Newman University have 44% of their students from an ethnic minority background, and 40% of their students are mature learners. Expanding our reach and providing opportunities for these communities is something that is important for our workforce to become even more reflective of the community we serve.
“We’re pleased to be forming this new partnership with Newman University which we hope will enable more students across the West Midlands to uptake opportunities to study.”
Leadership staff at Newman, members of the School of Nursing and Allied Health along with WMAS staff
Paul Tolley, Head of Education and Training said: “The Trust works in partnership with universities to further develop education, training and research opportunities that take the ambulance sector into the future. This is an exciting development and is one that allows us to further our position in the ambulance sector going forward and to increase the opportunities for people in our region to join the paramedic profession, making this the seventh University the Trust has partnered with since the first partnership in 2018.
“We have a significant role to play in the education and training of our current and future workforce, contribute to the research and evidence base to develop the paramedic profession and extend our understanding of the urgent and emergency care needs in the pre-hospital environment.”
Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice Chancellor of Newman University said: “This partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust will open new opportunities for our students in our new School of Nursing and Allied Health. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Trust in the development of new courses in Paramedic Science and other areas of collaborative working across teaching and research, and our students will be gaining practical experiences that will shape them into future healthcare professionals in the West Midlands and beyond.”
As the newest nursing and physiotherapy education provider in the city of Birmingham, the School of Nursing & Allied Health is in the newly refurbished Nursing and Allied Health facility at the Bartley Green campus. The school will provide state-of-the-art nursing and physiotherapy facilities, including an immersive room designed to recreate the experience of working in a busy health environment and using enhanced realism to train and teach students.
Students will be able to choose between three distinct courses in Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and Physiotherapy from September 2023, developed in collaboration with the university’s practice partners and delivered by a highly experienced and passionate clinical teaching team. From September 2024 Paramedic Science (BSc) Hons and Occupational Therapy (BSc) Hons will also be offered.
Leadership staff at Newman, members of the School of Nursing and Allied Health along with WMAS staff
For more information on the courses available please visit the website.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
West Midlands Ambulance Service Press Office: pressoffice@wmas.nhs.uk / 01384 215 560.
About West Midlands Ambulance Service: West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 5.6 million people covering an area of more than 5,000 square miles made up of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Coventry, Birmingham and Black Country conurbation. We are the only ambulance service to be rated ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). WMAS has signed similar agreements with Birmingham City University, Coventry University, Keele University, Staffordshire University, University of Worcester and Warwick University.
Newman University Press Contact: marketing@newman.ac.uk / +44 7300 811968
About Newman University:
Newman University is a distinctive University based in Bartley Green, Birmingham founded in 1968. Newman has a range of courses offered by its two faculties: the Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies; and the Faculty of Education, as well as offering Foundation Year study. Newman students come from a range of social backgrounds, faiths, and cultures, mainly from the West Midlands region.
A teenage boy has died following a stabbing in Rowley Regis at the weekend.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Orchard Close at 7.28pm on Saturday (15th July). An ambulance arrived on scene in eight minutes and was shortly backed up by a second ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a boy in a critical condition.
“He was receiving basic life support from police colleagues and ambulance staff immediately took over to administer advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Lichfield this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Lichfield Road near Kings Bromley Marina at 6.55am and sent an ambulance and two paramedic officers to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a car and a lorry had been involved in a collision.
“Sadly, it quickly became clear that the driver of the car, a man, could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“There were no other patients requiring assessment.”
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision yesterday (Sunday 16th July).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A442 at the junction with Upton Stones in Waters Upton near Telford at 00.03am. The first ambulance arrived on scene in seven minutes and was backed up by a second ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a motorbike and a car had been involved in a collision.
“The motorcyclist, a man, was in a critical condition and was receiving basic life support from members of the public. Ambulance crews immediately took over and began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second patient, the male passenger of the car, was treated by medics for minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene.”
Three people have been injured after a dog attack in Worcester.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a private address off Bransford Road at 9.11am. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered three patients; two men and a woman. “The woman was treated by ambulance crews and medics for serious injuries before being conveyed via land ambulance to University Hospital Birmingham for further treatment; the Midlands Air Ambulance medics travelled on board to provide continued treatment en route.
“One of the men was treated for serious injuries before being taken to Worcester Royal Hospital by land ambulance.
“The second man was treated for injuries not believed to be serious but did not wish to go to hospital and so was given self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
Murray MacGregor – Tuesday 11th July 2023 – 1.00pm.
When you say ‘ambulance service’ to most people, the first thing they think of is an ambulance on blue lights and the staff in green saving lives.
While that is undoubtedly a vital part of the service we provide, it isn’t the only part. The team that work in our control rooms are just as important as without taking the 999 calls, finding out what is wrong with the patient, dispatching the ambulances and providing clinical advice, the crews on the front line wouldn’t be able to do their jobs.
For those dispatching ambulances to patients in their hour of need, their job just became a little easier with the introduction of a new piece of communications equipment that makes it easier to co-ordinate the resources being sent to patients.
After around a decade of using our original digital Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS), the Trust has become the first in England to introduce a new upgraded system.
Integrated Emergency and Urgent Care & Performance Director, Jeremy Brown said: “It is part of the national Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) and sees a state-of-the-art control room solution (CRS) introduced which provides enhanced communication, using voice and data methods and provides greater resilience to the service.
“The communications links are quicker, are easier to use and it also gives us an enhanced major incident capacity which makes working with other ambulance services as well as police and fire services much easier. It’s almost like going from an old analogue mobile phone to a smart phone.”
Controller Abdul Rahman, who dispatches ambulances to incidents, said: “It is much more intuitive than the previous system and is like using a tablet device. As well as being faster, it confirms what you have done so you can see that the information that needed passing has definitely got to where it needs to go. Everything that you need is there and we get a lot more information than we previously had had which makes my job easier. It’s just easier to use.”
Mr Brown added: “Thank you to all of the staff involved, the trainers and the IT and communications staff who made the transition run so smoothly. We are already seeing the advantages which will ultimately benefit patients.”
Two men have been treated at the scene and taken to hospital following an explosion at a house this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on Station Road, Acocks Green, at 9.42am and sent two ambulances, three paramedic officers, the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team, a MERIT trauma doctor and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two patients, both men.
“One of the men was treated for potentially serious injuries, but not believed to be life-threatening, before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham by land ambulance.
“The second man was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to the same hospital, also by land ambulance.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 11th July 2023 – 11.05am
A man has died and two further patients have been taken to hospital, one airlifted, following an RTC in Shropshire yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a lorry and two cars on the B4393, Alberbury Road, in Ford at 12.20pm. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered three patients. One of whom, a man, was found to be in a critical condition and already receiving medical assistance from colleagues from the fire service.
“However, sadly it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second patient, a woman, was found to have suffered serious injuries and following treatment at the scene was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
“A second man received treatment for potentially serious injuries before being taken to the same hospital by land ambulance.”
Shaunna Farley – Saturday 8th July 2023 – 10.45am.
West Midlands Ambulance Service are proud to be celebrating the incredible Paramedic’s throughout their workforce on International Paramedics Day.
International Paramedics Day is observed annually on the 8th July to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of professionals who work selflessly to respond to emergencies, administer life-saving treatments and offer reassurance and support to patients and their loved-ones during times of crisis.
This date is the anniversary of the birth of Dominique-Jean Larrey, the man often referred to as the ‘father of modern-day ambulance services’. International Paramedics Day has been created, organised and run by the College of Paramedics in the UK, with support from professional paramedics’ organisations from around the world.
As part of the celebrations, West Midlands Ambulance Service are shining a light on individuals within the service and the qualities that make them such an integral part of the service and of the community that it serves on social media on Saturday and Sunday on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram via @OfficialWMAS.
Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Marsh said: “West Midlands Ambulance Service Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution that paramedics make to our healthcare system in the various roles they undertake, whether it be on the frontline, in our control rooms, our Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), as critical care paramedics, Specialist Operational Response Team (SORT) paramedics, or our next generation of paramedics who are undergoing their training.
“All of you do a great job every day, often in very difficult and challenging circumstances. But it’s not just about the paramedics, it’s also about the whole ambulance workforce including our technicians, ECAs and student paramedics.
“When I think of the enormous progress the paramedic profession has made since I underwent my training 30 odd years ago, it’s fantastic. You should be rightly proud of the skills that you are all able to perform now to such a high standard, saving lives that were previously lost.
“Please enjoy and be proud of this International Paramedic Day – it is rightly deserved. I am enormously proud of all of you and please be assured of my continued support.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service are proud to be celebrating the incredible Paramedic’s throughout their workforce on International Paramedics Day.
The day recognises and honours the crucial role that paramedics play in providing emergency medical care and life saving interventions to those in need.
International Paramedics Day is observed annually on the 8th July to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of professionals who work selflessly to respond to emergencies, administer life-saving treatments and offer reassurance and support to patients and their loved-ones during times of crisis.
This date is the anniversary of the birth of Dominique-Jean Larrey, the man often referred to as the ‘father of modern-day ambulance services’. International Paramedics Day has been created, organised and run by the College of Paramedics in the UK, with support from professional paramedics’ organisations from around the world.
As part of the celebrations, West Midlands Ambulance Service are shining a light on individuals within the service and the qualities that make them such an integral part of the service and of the community that it serves.
Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Marsh said: “West Midlands Ambulance Service Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution that paramedics make to our healthcare system in the various roles they undertake, whether it be on the frontline, in our control rooms, our Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), as critical care paramedics, Specialist Operational Response Team (SORT) paramedics, or our next generation of paramedics who are undergoing their training.
“All of you do a great job every day, often in very difficult and challenging circumstances. But it’s not just about the paramedics, it’s also about the whole ambulance workforce including our technicians, ECAs and student paramedics.
“When I think of the enormous progress the paramedic profession has made since I underwent my training 30 odd years ago, it’s fantastic. You should be rightly proud of the skills that you are all able to perform now to such a high standard, saving lives that were previously lost.
“Please enjoy and be proud of this International Paramedic Day – it is rightly deserved. I am enormously proud of all of you and please be assured of my continued support.”
An inquest into the deaths of four boys who ventured on to a frozen West Midlands Lake in December 2022 has today (7th July) been held in Birmingham.
The boys’ deaths were found to be accidental.
Following the Inquests, statements were read out by members of the three emergency services.
West Midlands Ambulance Service Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer, James Williams, said: “There was an incredible effort to try and save Jack, Thomas, Fin and Sam. From members of the public to the police officers who were first on scene, firefighters and to the many staff from West Midlands Ambulance Service as well as our colleagues from Midlands Air Ambulance, The Air Ambulance Service and the West Midlands Care Team.
“Everyone who responded that afternoon had one thing in their mind – how to save those four boys. It is a tragedy that the efforts of so many were unfortunately unsuccessful.
“I would like to pay tribute to all of the ambulance and hospital staff who did so much to try and get a better outcome – those who took the 999 emergency calls, the dispatchers in our control room and of course the staff who attended the incident as well as those at Heartlands and Birmingham Children’s Hospitals. I know that it has affected many of them deeply knowing that those incredible efforts were just not quite enough. We continue to support our staff as they work so hard to save lives every day that they come to work.
“On behalf of all of the ambulance service I would, once again, like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Jack, Thomas, Fin and Sam.”
Superintendent Rich Harris, from Solihull Police, said: “Our deepest sympathies remain with the families and friends of those involved in this tragedy. We cannot comprehend the enormity of the pain they must feel and our hearts go out to them.
“We stand together with the local communities in Solihull and those across the West Midlands and further afield who we know were deeply affected by this terrible tragedy.
“I would like to pay tribute to all of those who tried to save the boys – members of the public, colleagues from the emergency services and the medical staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Heartlands Hospital.
“My own local officers were first to arrive on scene within minutes and tried so desperately to rescue the boys that afternoon with many wading into the sub-zero water up to their necks to form a human chain.
“They had no specialist equipment, but bravely smashed their way through the ice with their bare hands and batons in a bid to find the boys. Sadly, it wasn’t long before they had to make a difficult decision to leave the freezing water.
“Their efforts didn’t end there, they continued to help family members who had arrived at the water’s edge as well as worried members of the public.
“I am incredibly proud of those officers who showed such bravery and put their own safety to one side to try and save the lives of Jack, Tom, Fin and Sam.”
Area Commander Alex Shapland of West Midlands Fire Service said: “As we said in the days following the deaths of Jack, Thomas, Finlay and Samuel, this was a tragedy beyond words. It was every parent, every carer, every family’s worst nightmare. Our hearts go out to everyone still trying to come to terms with the events of that day.
“I would like to acknowledge the courageous efforts of everyone at West Midlands Fire Service who were involved in the response. From our team in fire control to our firefighters, and our emergency service colleagues, who did all they possibly could for the boys.
“We wish the outcome could have been different.
“Within days of the boys’ deaths, we and colleagues across the country were dismayed to see people still risking their lives on frozen water. If the boys’ loss was not warning enough of the dangers of open water, it’s difficult to know what is.
“That dark, freezing day in December seems a world away. We’re now just a couple of weeks from the long summer holiday.
“Even in the summer months, as tempting as it may be, open water can kill. It can be deceptively cold. Currents can be extremely strong. Please know the dangers and tell your children.
“If you do see someone in difficulty in water, know what to do. If it’s safe to, try to help them. But don’t enter the water yourself. Call 999 or 112 and ask for the fire service. You can find more water safety information on our website,
“We can’t let something like this happen again.
“The boys remain in our thoughts and prayers, as do their families, everyone who knew and loved them, and their wider community. We hope they continue to find the strength to live with their terrible loss.”
A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Dudley last night.
A passing-by ambulance crew came across a road traffic collision involving a motorbike nearby to Duncan Edwards Way at 11.40pm and an additional two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a man who was the motorcyclist.
“He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital under emergency blue light conditions with medics travelling to continue treatment en route.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Thursday 6th July 2023 – 11.15am
A young girl has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a road traffic collision between a car and a pedestrian this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Majestic Way and Willow Bank in Aqueduct, Telford at 8.26am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a girl, the pedestrian, who had suffered serious injuries in the collision.
“Following treatment at the scene she was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital on blue light and sirens. The doctor from the Critical Care Car travelled in the back of the ambulance to help continue with treatment en-route to hospital.”
A man has been seriously injured following a stabbing in Erdington last night (Tuesday 4th July).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Short Heath Road at 5.09pm. The first ambulance arrived on scene in three minutes and was backed up by a second ambulance, a paramedic officer, the West Midlands Care Team, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a man with serious injuries.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced trauma care before he was conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 4th July 2023 – 10.25am
A man has died and a second has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle road traffic collision yesterday (Monday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Arley Lane in Nuneaton at 3.23pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a car that had crashed from which there were two male patients.
“One of the men was found to be in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support. However, despite their best efforts it sadly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second man, who had managed to get himself out of the car, was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to George Elliot Hospital by land ambulance.”
A man has died after his motorbike is believed to have been in collision with a roadside barrier last night (Sunday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A50 in Longton, Stoke on Trent, near to the junction with Edensor Road at 7.25pm and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find one patient, a man, who had come off his motorbike.
“He was found to be in a critical condition and was already receiving CPR from an off-duty nurse.
“Ambulance staff then began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everybody’s best efforts it became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
