Month: September 2023

Amy Stubbs – Friday 29^th September 2023 – 9.25am

Four people are in hospital after a multi-vehicle collision in Dudley last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.50pm on Thursday to Birmingham New Road and sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) paramedic, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found three cars had been involved in a collision.

“In the first car, which had ended up on its side, there were three patients: two women and a man. Both female patients, who were passengers, were treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment.

“The driver, a man, was assessed by medics but was not injured and so was given self-care advice and discharged at the scene.

“The male driver of the second car was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and also taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment.

“The female passenger of the same car did not wish to be assessed by ambulance crews.

“The male driver of the third car was assessed by medics but was not injured and so was given self-care advice and discharged at the scene.”

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Murray MacGregor – Thursday 28^th September 2023 – 10.55am.

A piece of equipment that can literally save lives has been unveiled at a community centre in Coventry.

A community automated external defibrillator (AED) has been placed at Harp Place in Coventry, a centre for a number of local Coventry charities and community organisations

The defibrillator has been funded by Harp Place itself and has been provided by a local charity “Heartbeat UK”, Heartbeat UK Coventry, who aim to provide defibrillators for local community groups.

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or defibrillator is a lifesaving device that can help save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. 

Paramedic Alpesh Mistry, who volunteers at Harp Place, said: “As a paramedic I see just how important an AED can be in saving lives.  The centre is in the heart of the Coventry community so this is an ideal location for such a device.  We also have lots of elderly people use the centre so it is ideally placed should it be needed.

“Clearly we hope it never will be used, but having one here means that should such an event happen, it will give the patient the best possible chance of survival.  You do not need any training to use an AED – the device has simple instructions.” 

“If someone has a cardiac arrest, it is vital that you start call 999, start CPR and get someone to find a defibrillator.  The 999 call assessor will let you know if there is one nearby.  They will also tell you what to do if you don’t already know.  Starting CPR and getting a defib quickly will give the patient the best possible chance of survival.

The unveiling took place on Friday 22nd September with two local MPs Zarah Sultana (Coventry South) and Taiwo Owatemi (Coventry North West) on hand to assist.  In addition, Coventry CFRs (community first responders) brought one of their vehicles along.

Harp Place is situated at 2 Sandy Lane, Coventry, CV1 4DX, telephone number 02476 555 222.

Inderjit and Sam (top left) and Bhikiben (to the right)- Harp Place volunteers

Carl and Robin – Coventry CFRs

John and Glenys (in elephant onesie) – Heartbeat UK

Alpesh Mistry, Zarah Sultan and Taiwo Owatemi – Coventry MPs

Amy Stubbs – Thursday 28^th September – 9am

A man has died following an incident on the M6 near Coventry this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.58am to the M6 Southbound between junctions 3 and 2 and sent a paramedic officer and the Critical Care Car from The Air Ambulance Service to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found a male patient.

“Sadly, it quickly became clear that, due to his injuries, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

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Murray MacGregor – Wednesday 20^th September 2023 – 8.20am.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on a dual carriageway.

The incident happened on the Bristol Road in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham at just before 2.00am on Wednesday morning.

An ambulance crew who were returning to base witnessed the crash and were immediately on scene to provide care to the rider.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “A second ambulance, a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to back up the initial crew.

“The man was moved to the ambulance and received advanced life support and trauma care but unfortunately it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 15^th September 2023 – 10.15am.

A man has sadly died following a dog attack in Walsall yesterday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Main Street, Stonall in Walsall at 3.12pm on Thursday and sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who had sustained multiple life-threatening injuries and was in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him at the scene.

“Treatment continued en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was conveyed by land ambulance for further treatment. Unfortunately, after arrival at hospital, despite the best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him he was confirmed deceased.”

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Jamie Arrowsmith – Wednesday 13^th September 2023 – 5.28pm.

A teenager has died following a road traffic collision between a HGV and a cyclist this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Shobnall Road and Wellington Street in Burton at 8.27am and sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered the cyclist, a teenage male, had suffered multiple serious injuries in the collision.

“Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The lorry driver, a man, was assessed for the effects of shock before being discharged at the scene.”

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Shaunna Farley – Saturday 9^th September 2023 – 1.55pm.

A man and two children have sadly died and a woman has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision on the A5 in Hinckley on Friday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.20pm to a collision involving a car and a HGV on Watling Street, Burbage.

Resources from both West Midlands Ambulance Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service were sent to the scene. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival ambulance staff found four occupants of the car.

“The first was a man who was the driver. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A boy who was a passenger in the car received advanced life support from ambulance staff. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A girl who was a passenger in the vehicle had sustained life threatening injuries. She was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire with advanced life support continued en route but unfortunately, nothing more could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased shortly after arrival at hospital.”

“A woman who was a passenger in the vehicle had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to her at the scene which continued en route to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire where she was conveyed via land ambulance for further treatment.

“The driver of the HGV was assessed by ambulance staff and did not require further treatment. He received treatment at the scene and self-care advice before being discharged.”

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Jamie Arrowsmith – Friday 8^th September 2023 – 3.05pm.

A woman has been airlifted to one of the region’s major trauma centres following a single vehicle road traffic collision this afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.39pm to a car that had come to rest on its roof on Tillington Road, Hereford. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered one patient from the car, a woman.

“She received treatment for multiple serious injuries at the scene before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham for further treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 5^th September 2023 – 3.35pm.

An elderly man has sustained serious injuries following a collision in Bilston today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 11.13am to a collision involving a pedestrian and a van on Wellington Road in Bilston and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found an elderly man who was the pedestrian.

“He was assessed and had sustained serious injuries. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to New Cross Hospital for further treatment.

“The driver of the van did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 5^th September 2023 – 11.30am.

A man and a teenage girl have sadly died and two teenage boys have been conveyed to hospital following a collision in Trench in the early hours of this morning. 

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 2.13am to a single car that had been involved in a collision at the junction of the B4373 and A442 in Trench, Telford and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man and a teenage girl who were the driver of and a passenger in the car.

“Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.

“Two teenage boys who were passengers in the car were assessed by ambulance staff.

“The first had sustained serious injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff and was conveyed to Birmingham Childrens Hospital for further treatment.

“The second had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance.”

“A man, who was a passer-by was assessed by ambulance staff and was uninjured. He received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”

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Murray MacGregor – Monday 4^th September 2023 – 10.55am.

An elderly motorcycle rider has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after a crash involving a coach carrying school children.

The incident happened at the junction of the B5013 and B5014 near Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire at about 8.25am this morning (Monday).

An ambulance, a paramedic manager and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Staffordshire were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found bystanders providing care to the rider of the motorcycle.

“He had suffered very serious injuries. 

“After being treated at the scene, he was airlifted by the Cosford aircraft to the major trauma centre at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

“No-one on the bus required treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 1^st September 2023 – 4.25pm.

A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Bedworth this morning.  

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by the fire service at 9.50am to a single car that had been involved in a collision and was on fire on Smorrall Lane, Bedworth and sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers, and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car. He was extricated from the vehicle by the fire service.

“Once extricated, ambulance staff immediately assessed the man and administered advanced trauma care to him.

“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.”

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