A man has died after a collision involving two cars in Birmingham yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.06pm to the junction of Drews Lane and Ward End Road in Ward End and sent four ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor, two critical care paramedics and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found one of the cars had ended up on its side and there were eight patients.
“A man in the first car was found in a critical condition.
“After being removed from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“Two men from the same car were treated for injuries not believed to be serious and both were conveyed on blue lights to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.
“Five patients from the second car – two adults and three children – were assessed but did not require treatment and so were given self-care advice and discharged at the scene.
“A ninth patient, not involved in the collision, was assessed by medics but did not require hospital treatment and was discharged at the scene.
A man has died after a collision near Worcester last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.23pm to Pershore Lane in Warndon and sent four ambulances, a paramedic officer, a specialist paramedic and the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Strensham to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision and one of the cars had ended up on its side.
“The driver from the car on its side, a man, was in a critical condition.
“After being removed from the vehicle, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The four patients from the other car, all men, were already out of the vehicle when crews arrived.
“They were all treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Worcester Royal Hospital for further treatment.”
A man has been taken to a Major Trauma Centre with potentially life-threatening injuries following a stabbing in Handsworth this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.14am to Whitehall Road and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene with the first resource arriving in 6 minutes.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found a man with critical injuries.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced trauma care before he was conveyed on blue lights to hospital.
“MERIT travelled on board to provide continued treatment en route”.
Two women and a child have died and two men are in hospital after a collision involving two cars in Worcester yesterday afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.07pm to the A44 in Spetchley and sent five ambulances, four paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and two Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham to the scene. The first resource arrived within seven minutes.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews discovered five patients.
“Two women and a male child from the first car were in critical conditions.
“The child received advanced life support before being conveyed on blue lights via land ambulance to Worcester Royal Hospital but sadly, shortly after arrival, it became clear he could not be saved and was confirmed dead.
“Medics administered advanced life support to both female patients but unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, they could not be saved and were confirmed dead at the scene.
“There were two male patients from the second car.
“The first man was treated for life-threatening injuries and taken to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham via land ambulance for further treatment.
“The second man, the driver, had suffered potentially life-threatening injuries and was conveyed via land ambulance to the same hospital.
“Ambulance staff were grateful for the assistance of police and fire colleagues at the scene as all three emergency services worked well together in what were extremely difficult circumstances.”
A man has died after a collision involving two cars near Worcester this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 5.35am to Worcester Road in Hanley Castle and sent an ambulance, paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two patients.
“The driver of the first car, a man, was in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the second car, also a man, was removed from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues before being treated by medics for serious injuries.
“He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment.”
A woman has died and six people required hospital treatment after a collision in Birmingham in the early hours of yesterday morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.49am to the junction of Highgate Road and Woodfield Road and sent five ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene with the first resource arriving in seven minutes.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision.
“The driver of the first car, a woman, was found in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A male passenger from the first car received treatment for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.
“A further two passengers from the same car, a man and a woman, were treated by crews for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to Sandwell District Hospital for further treatment.
“The male driver of the second car, which had rolled onto its roof, had to be cut free from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues.
“He was treated for serious injuries and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment.
“There were two female passengers in the second car.
“The first was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and the second had sustained minor injuries.
“Both of them were taken to Sandwell District Hospital for further treatment.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is launching five brand-new Mental Health Response Vehicles (MHRVs) today, to provide enhanced assessment and care to patients of all ages.
MHRVs are a new, first-line response service to attend patients presenting via 999 or 111 using a new national specification of Mental Health Vehicle, to patients who are requiring an ambulance response, where the primary complaint is a mental health concern.
The vehicles will be staffed by Specialist Mental Health Paramedics, who have received additional training in Mental Health Practice, and either a Student Paramedic or Technician who will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of managing mental health presentations.
The five new MHRVs are hosted at:
Coventry
Hollymoor
Shrewsbury
Stoke-on-Trent
Worcester
There is currently no planned MHRV provision for the Black Country hosted by the Trust, and Black Country Integrated Care Board will be launching their own service in the area in due course.
Head of Clinical Practice for Mental Health, Richard Corrall, said: “This is an exciting new service for responding to calls relating to mental health. We recognise there is more we can do to support these patients and direct them to the most appropriate pathways.
“This represents a huge opportunity for the Trust to meet their needs and establish parity of esteem between physical and mental health needs.”
As this is a new addition to the service, ambulances will still attend Mental Health cases where necessary. Mental Health Nurses working within the Clinical Validation Team in the Emergency Operations Centre, will also be available to support crews for further advice at the scene.
A man has sadly died and two other people were taken to hospital after a collision in Shrewsbury last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 7.19pm to the junction of the A5 and the A458 near Bicton. A passing ambulance came across the incident at 7.23pm and a second ambulance and a paramedic officer arrived at the scene shortly after.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision.
“The driver of the first car, a man, had suffered critical injuries and sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The female passenger of the second car was treated by ambulance staff for serious injuries whilst the driver, a man, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious.
“They were both conveyed on blue lights to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”
Two men are in hospital following a serious collision near Shrewsbury this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.51pm to the A458 near Cressage and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Cosford and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision.
“One male patient was found in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support before he was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.
“A second man was cut free from his vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues and treated by medics for serious injuries before being airlifted to the same hospital for further treatment.”
A man has sadly died after a collision involving a motorbike and a car in Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.10pm to the junction of London Road and Albert Street and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a BASICS doctor to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support and advanced trauma care but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, due to the extent of his injuries, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A woman has sadly died after a collision in Crewe yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by police at 7.41am on Sunday 1st October to Main Road in Bowsey Wood and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found one car had been involved in a collision and had ended up on its roof.
“The driver, a woman, was in a life-threatening condition.
“Fire colleagues assisted with extricating her from the car and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the woman could not be saved and she was confirmed dead at the scene.”
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.”
A woman has died after a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry in Stourbridge this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.04am to the junction of Hungary Hill and the A458 in Lye and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a consultant paramedic to the scene.
A Community First Responder was also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found the pedestrian, a woman, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The lorry driver, a man, was assessed by ambulance staff but was not physically injured. He was given self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by police to the junction of Vera Road and Moat Lane in Yardley at 12.08am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene; the first ambulance arrived in four minutes.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews were informed that a man on an electric bike and a vehicle had been involved in a collision.
“The cyclist was in a critical condition and was receiving basic life support from police colleagues. Ambulance crews immediately took over and began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became clear that the man couldn’t be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
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 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.
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.”
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.”
Four people have been injured after an RTC in Birmingham overnight.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Highfield Road and Stratford Road in Hall Green at 00.28am.
Three ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision and there were four patients.
“A passenger of the first car, a woman, was treated by ambulance staff for potentially serious injuries before being conveyed on blue lights to University Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.
“The driver of the first car, a man, was treated by medics for injuries not believed to be serious and taken on blue lights to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.
“Ambulance crews treated a passenger from the second car, a man, for injuries not believed to be serious before conveying him to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.
“A female passenger of the second car received treatment for minor injuries and was taken to the same hospital for further assessments”.
Five people have been injured after a collision in Birmingham in the early hours of this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Tile Cross Road in Kitts Green at 2.59am.
The first ambulance arrived on scene in eight minutes and was backed up by another four ambulances, two paramedic officers, the MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision and there were five patients.
“A man and woman from the first car were treated by ambulance crews for serious injuries before both were conveyed to University Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.
“Ambulance staff treated the driver of the car, a man, and another passenger, a woman, for potentially serious injuries before taking them to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.
“A passenger of the second car, a woman, was treated by medics for potentially serious injuries and was conveyed on blue lights to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.”
A woman and child have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Kings Heath, Birmingham this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the High Street at 8.51am. A MERIT trauma doctor arrived on scene within 9 minutes followed by two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two pedestrians and a vehicle had been involved in a collision.
“Medical staff immediately began administering advanced trauma care to the first patient, a child, before conveying him via land ambulance to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
“The second patient, a woman, was treated by ambulance staff for serious injuries and conveyed by land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 6th June 2023 – 8.30am.
A man has died following a single vehicle RTC yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a car that had overturned on Old Warwick Road, Lapworth, Solihull at 4.22pm and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and a BASICS doctor to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered a car that had overturned and one male passenger.
“The man 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.”
They come from every corner of the region; the number of careers they come from is almost incalculable; but what they all do is help others in their own communities; they are our volunteers!
During National Volunteers Week, we want to take the time to pay tribute to the extraordinary work they do on a daily basis.
As a Trust, we are lucky to be supported by thousands of volunteers. From the hundreds who have taken the time to train and respond as community first responder; the people who support our non-emergency patient transport service as voluntary car drivers; our Trust Governors who represent the public and staff; the BASICS emergency doctors and nurses who respond to the most serious incidents; the 4×4 response drivers who help during bad weather; to those that support the two air ambulance charities that cover our region, we say ‘thank you’.
CFRs are a perfect example of the many incredible volunteers we have at WMAS
Anthony Marsh, Trust Chief Executive, said: “We are so very fortunate to benefit from the spare time you have that you gift to us to help the Trust. Hundreds have stepped forward and continued to assist WMAS during what has been the toughest year for the NHS.
“While the past 12 months have been extraordinarily challenging, it is the strength, dedication and resilience of our volunteers and staff that has ensured we have continued to deliver the best patient care, in the safest possible way.
“I also want to note the incredible work of the staff within our Trust who volunteer their time to help their colleagues; people like our SALS (Staff Advice and Liaison Service) team who play a vital role in supporting staff in a whole range of challenging situations. Equally, our Health and Wellbeing champions, Freedom to Speak Up advocates, the Diversity Champions, Mental Health First Aiders and Menopause Champions. I also want to mention our two Chaplains Vanetta Griffith and Mohammed Asad and the five staff networks (Proud; Women’s; Military; ONE; and Disability Carers and Advocates). Together you provide vital support to your colleagues for which I am truly grateful.
“While we celebrate the work of our volunteers, I hope that this National Volunteers Week, even more people take the time to think what they could do to help the communities they live in.
“One of the most important things you could do is learn how to carry cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and find out where your nearest public access defibrillator is sited.
“If someone has a cardiac arrest, for every minute that the heart is not beating and you aren’t breathing, your survival rate reduces by 10%! The definitive treatment is good and early CPR and defibrillation which is why it’s crucial that people learn these life-saving skills and know where their nearest public defibrillator is. You never know when these skills will be needed, but if you have them, you could truly become a lifesaver.”
This National Volunteers Week, we encourage everyone to thank and sing the praises of the volunteers in your area by using the hashtag #VolunteersWeek.
Six people are in hospital after a collision involving a car and a bus in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Pershore Road in Edgbaston at 1.07pm.
Four ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered the driver of the car, a man, was in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life-support before conveying him on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for continued treatment.
“Two male passengers of the bus were treated by ambulance staff for potentially serious injuries and taken to the same hospital for further treatment.
“A female passenger was treated by medics for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to Birmingham Women’s Hospital for further treatment.
“A child from onboard the bus was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital with minor injuries.
“A sixth patient, who was the female passenger of the car, was assessed by ambulance staff but did not require hospital treatment. She was given self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
A man has sadly died after an incident in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of collision involving two cars on Bull Lane in Brindley Ford at 4.27pm on Thursday 25th May.
Three ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Cosford and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered the driver of the first car, a man, was in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life-support but unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, it soon became apparent that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“Two patients from the second car were assessed by medics. A woman was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken on blue lights to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.
“A female child was assessed by ambulance crews for minor injuries before being discharged at the scene.”
A man has sadly died after a road traffic collision in Stourport on Severn this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Minster Road at 7.56am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered one car had been involved in a collision and the driver, a man, was in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life-support but unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, it soon became apparent that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A man has unfortunately died following a road traffic collision in Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist on Belgrave Middleway in Birmingham at 2.08pm yesterday.
Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival at the scene we found a man who was the cyclist.
“He was assessed and was in a critical condition. Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support to him.
“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.
“The driver of the car did not require treatment.”
Three people have died following a road traffic collision last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Callow Hill in Kidderminster at 10.17pm and sent four ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two cars had been involved in a collision.
“Sadly, it quickly became apparent that the two adults and child who were in the first car could not be saved and they were confirmed dead at the scene.
“A woman and two children from the second car were treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Worcester Royal Hospital for further treatment.”
A total of 23 people have been assessed and 12 taken to hospital after an electrical fire near a number of homes in Stoke on Trent early this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to an incident on Upper Belgrave Road in Normacot at 1.50am. Three ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Upon arrival, crews found a number of houses had been affected by a fire in an electrical box near the homes.
“Nine adults and three children were assessed at the scene for smoke inhalation before being taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further assessment.
“A further four adults and seven children were assessed by crews but did not require further treatment. They were given self-care advice and were discharged at the scene.”
A man has been seriously injured after a stabbing in Tamworth.West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Hornbeam in Amington at around 3.45pm yesterday afternoon.
One ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “One patient, a man, was found with serious injuries. Ambulance crews provided emergency treatment at the scene before he was taken to hospital by land ambulance on blue lights for further trauma care.”ENDS.
A woman has been seriously injured after an RTC on the M54 in Telford.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision eastbound between junctions 6 and 7 near Wellington at 12.26pm.
Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene. On arrival, they discovered four cars had been involved in a collision.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “One patient, a woman, was in a critical condition on arrival. Ambulance crews provided advanced trauma care before conveying her to Princess Royal Hospital in Shrewsbury for further treatment.
A man has sadly died after a RTC in Evesham yesterday evening.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision at Blakes Hill in North Littleton at 8.33pm.
Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor, critical care paramedic and the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Strensham were sent to the scene. On arrival, they discovered one car had left the road and ended up in the water.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “The driver, a man, was in a critical condition on arrival. Ambulance crews provided advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Claire Brown – Tuesday 14th February 2023 – 9.10am.
A motorcyclist and a pedestrian have been injured following a road traffic collision in Birmingham last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls to Great Hampton Street in the Jewellery Quarter to reports of an RTC involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian at around 6.00pm yesterday (Monday). Two ambulances and a critical care car from the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Ambulance staff arrived to find police and bystanders caring for two patients. A pedestrian, a man, had sustained serious injuries in the collision and received emergency treatment on scene before being conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further trauma care.
“The motorcyclist, a man, was given treatment on scene for his injuries before being conveyed to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment.”
Claire Brown – Monday 13th February 2023 – 3.20pm.
A motorcyclist, who has been involved in a road traffic collision in Hereford this afternoon, has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received several 999 calls reporting a collision between a car and a motorcyclist on Station Approach, Hereford at around 12.30pm. An ambulance, paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham with medics on board attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived on scene they found a motorcyclist, a teenage boy, who had been involved in a collision with a car and was being cared for by bystanders.
“Upon assessment, the teenager was found to have sustained serious injuries which required trauma care on scene. Once in a stable condition, the teenager was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further specialist trauma care.”
Four people were taken to hospital after a serious RTC in Birmingham yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision on Brandwood Road in Kings Heath at 4.56am on Sunday 5th February.
Four ambulances, three paramedic officers, the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent the scene. On arrival, they discovered one car had left the road and collided with a building and a skip.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “The driver of the car, a woman, was in a critical condition on arrival. Fire colleagues worked to remove her from the vehicle and ambulance staff provided advanced trauma care before conveying her on blue lights to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.
“Three males, all passengers in the car, were assessed by the team of ambulance staff and were found with varying serious injuries. All three received emergency treatment on scene before being conveyed to the same hospital for further trauma care.”
A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following a road traffic collision in Herefordshire this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ledbury Road, Ross on Wye, just after 3.00pm today (Wednesday) following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a minibus. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a community first responder, a Mercia Accident Rescue Service (MARS) BASICS doctor, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham with two critical care paramedics on board and a Great Western Air Ambulance Charity helicopter with a medic on board attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived on scene they found a pedestrian, a woman, in a critical condition being cared for by bystanders.
“The team of ambulance staff worked quickly to administer advanced trauma care to the woman on scene to stabilise her condition before she was airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for further trauma care.”
A woman has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after an RTC on the M6 in Coventry this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving two cars just before Junction 2 of the M6 Southbound in Coventry at 8.20am.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We sent four ambulances, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance to the scene.
“On arrival, crews discovered a total of four patients.
“The driver of the first car, a woman, was in a critical condition. Fire colleagues worked to remove her from the vehicle and ambulance crews provided advanced trauma care before conveying her to University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire for more treatment with a doctor travelling on board to provide continued care en route.
“The passenger of the same car, a teenager, was treated by ambulance staff for serious injuries before she was taken by land ambulance to the same hospital for further treatment.
“Of the two other patients, one was assessed by ambulance staff but did not require treatment and the second did not wish to be assessed. Both were discharged at the scene.”
Claire Brown – Wednesday 18th January 2023 – 9.15am.
A man has received advanced trauma care by ambulance staff following a road traffic collision in Tamworth this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of the A5 and Danny Morson Way in Dordon at 5.45am (Wednesday). Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a cyclist, a man, who had been involved in a collision with a car. Upon assessment he was found to have sustained serious injuries and received advanced trauma care on scene to stabilise his condition before he was conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care.”
A man has died following a two-car RTC in Telford yesterday afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a two-car RTC near to the junction of Woodford Green and the B5063 in Shawbirch 4.08pm (Tuesday) and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and a Community First Responder to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered two male patients, the drivers of each car.
“Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save one man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The second man was assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene.”
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Newcastle-under-Lyme this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the RTC involving a van and a pedestrian off Red Lion Square in Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme at 8.14am and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a pedestrian and a van had been involved in a collision.
“The pedestrian, a teenage girl, was treated for serious injuries before being taken by air ambulance to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
The public of the West Midlands are being given an assurance that, on Wednesday (11th January), the ambulance service will continue to respond to incidents where this is a threat to life on Wednesday, despite strike action by one of our unions.
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 20th December 2022 – 8.25am.
A man has sadly died following a collision between a lorry and a motorbike on the M6 yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the southbound carriageway between junctions 10 and 9 at 2.08pm (Monday) and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and two critical care paramedics to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived, they found a man, the motorcyclist, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
Claire Brown – Thursday 15th December 2022 – 4.15pm.
A pedestrian has died following a road traffic collision in Hall Green this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls to Aldi car park on Stratford Road, Hall Green shortly after midday (Thursday). Two paramedic officers, two ambulances, a community first responder and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance crews arrived, they found a pedestrian, a woman, in a critical condition following a collision with a car. Sadly, nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed deceased by ambulance staff at the scene a short time later.
“The driver of the car, a man, was assessed by ambulance staff but didn’t require hospital treatment and was discharged on scene.”
Two people have sadly died after a house fire in Oswestry this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a call from the fire service reporting a house fire on Glentworth Close in Oswestry at 4.25am. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived, they found fire and police colleagues administering CPR to one occupant, a woman, who had been rescued from the property and was in a critical condition. Ambulance crews worked quickly to provide advanced life support before conveying her on blue lights to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Sadly, despite the best efforts of ambulance and hospital staff, nothing could be done to save her, and she was confirmed dead a short time later at hospital.
“Sadly, a second occupant, a man, was confirmed deceased on scene by ambulance staff.”
Claire Brown – Tuesday 13th December 2022 – 3.30pm.
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Coventry this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a call from the police reporting a serious road traffic collision on the A45 Stonebridge Highway in Coventry at 10.27am today (Tuesday). Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a BASICS emergency doctor, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance together with a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene. One of the Trust’s non-emergency Patient Transport Service ambulances came across the incident and stopped to render aid on scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived they found fire and police colleagues administering CPR to the driver of one car, a man, who was in a critical condition. The team of ambulance staff worked quickly to provide advanced life support to the man but sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead a short time later on scene.
“The driver of a second vehicle involved in the collision, a man, was assessed and found to have sustained injuries not thought to be serious. He was treated on scene before being conveyed by land ambulance to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further checks.”
Claire Brown – Thursday 24th November 2022 – 9.30am.
A woman has been left with serious injuries after being involved in an RTC yesterday evening in Dudley.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls reporting a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a car at the junction of Stourbridge Road and Highgate Road, Dudley at around 5.50pm (Wednesday). Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a critical care car from the Midlands Air Ambulance base in Cosford attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived they found a pedestrian, a woman, who had reportedly been involved in a collision with a car. Upon assessment, she was found to have sustained serious injuries. The team administered trauma care on scene to stabilise her condition before conveying her on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further trauma care.”
