Two men have died following a light aircraft crash landing in Staffordshire at the weekend.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ortherton Airfield in Penkridge at 1.58pm on Sunday and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a light aircraft that had suffered significant damage and two male patients.
“Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save either man, and they were both confirmed dead at the scene.”
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time.
If you have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage that could help with inquiries, contact Staffordshire Police by calling 101, quoting incident 372 of 4 June, or message using Live Chat on the website – www.staffordshire.police.uk
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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.
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 1st June 2023 – 9.05am.
A motorcyclist has been taken to a major trauma centre with multiple injuries after an early morning crash.
The incident happened on Banbury Road, Lighthorne in Warwickshire at around 7.10am this morning, Thursday.
Tw ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived they found the rider in a ditch with his motorbike damaged.
“The man was initially assessed by the ambulance crew before the doctor and critical car paramedic from the air ambulance arrived to assist in his treatment.
“His condition was stabilised before he was taken by ambulance to the major trauma centre at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire; the doctor travelled with the crew due to the seriousness of the man’s condition.”
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 1st June 2023 – 8.00am.
A middle aged man has died after he was involved in a collision with a car while riding his bicycle in Erdington, Birmingham.
The incident happened on Chester Road at its junction with Gravelly Lane in Erdington, Birmingham just before 5.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.
The first ambulance arrived eight minutes after the call and was backed up by a second ambulance, the West Midlands Care team, The MERIT trauma Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic and a paramedic officer.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “When crews arrived, they found members of the public providing basic life support to the cyclist.
“They immediately took over and provided advance trauma care. Sadly, despite their best efforts, it was not possible to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
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.”
Two people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a house fire in Evesham today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by the fire service to a fire at a private property in Honeybourne, Evesham at 12.18pm today.
Three ambulances, one paramedic officer, the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham, the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival at the scene we found a woman and a child who had been extricated from the property by the fire service.
“They were assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to them at the scene.
“The woman was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham by land ambulance for further treatment.
“The child was conveyed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.”
Two patients have been taken to hospital with life threatening injuries following a collision in Whittington, Staffordshire last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a car and two pedestrians at the junction of Marsh Lane and Whittington Common Road at 10.20pm last night.
Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Air Ambulance Service Critical Care Car attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival at the scene we found two women who were pedestrians.
“They were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene and had sustained life-threatening injuries.
“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to them at the scene.
“The two women were conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.
“The driver of the car did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”
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.”
Murray MacGregor – Wednesday 24th May 2023 – 9.55am.
A pedestrian has suffered potentially life changing injuries after a collision with a car.
The collision happened at just after 11.00pm on Blackwell Road in Barnt Green, Worcestershire.
An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the MERIT Trauma Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found a man who had suffered multiple injuries.
“He was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken on blue lights to the Major Trauma Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham; the doctor travelled with the ambulance crew due to the seriousness of the patient’s condition.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has teamed up with some of the country’s top rugby stars to launch a video aimed at encouraging everyone to give CPR a try.
The video, which will be played to 80,000 fans on the big screens at Twickenham on Saturday during the Gallagher Premiership Final Rugby Union final between Saracens and Sale, sees players from clubs throughout the league press home hard-hitting facts about CPR before encouraging everyone to give it a go.
The important messaging contained within the video is aimed to improve the outcome for the 30,000 adults who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year.
With only one in ten surviving through to hospital discharge, and over a third of UK adults not knowing how to do CPR, raising awareness is imperative, which is why the chance to play the message to 80,000 fans at the weekend, as well as all of those who see it being played in fan villages, is a fantastic opportunity.
Andy Jeynes, Head of Community Response at West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: “Cardiac arrests in sport have unfortunately become big news over the last few years and that is why the chance to create this video, in partnership with Premiership Rugby, was an incredible opportunity for us to get this important message out to so many people.
“Of course, we hope the fans enjoy their day out on Saturday and enjoy a great game of rugby, but hopefully, lots of them will also see the video, gain more of an understanding of why CPR is important and put themselves in a position in the future, to be able to give it a go.
“Finally, I would like to thank Jon Essex and Paul Telfer for their incredible contributions in making the video. Sadly, Paul passed away recently following a short illness and it is a great shame he will not be here to see what I’m sure will be a fantastic reaction. Whilst we all miss him, I am confident his work will have a lasting impact on many, which is the best possible tribute we can pay him.”
The video was directed by Steve Hart, a Community First Responder who volunteers for West Midlands Ambulance Service, often attending patients who are in cardiac arrest, so fully understands the importance of CPR.
Steve said: “For every minute that someone is in cardiac arrest without CPR or use of a defibrillator, their chance of surviving falls by ten percent.
“That is why it is so important as many people as possible learn how to do CPR or refresh their knowledge if it has been a long time since they learnt, you never know when it will be your turn to try and save a life.
“We are incredibly grateful to Premiership Rugby and all of the players for getting involved in making this video, which will hopefully encourage many rugby fans to research and learn this lifesaving skill.”
The Trust is hoping to replicate this project with other teams and sport disciplines and would loke to hear from organisers who can help make this campaign reach our sporting fans across the UK. If interested, please email pressoffice@wmas.nhs.uk.
Notes to Editors:
Andy Jeynes and Steve Hart are available for interview, please contact 01384 215560 to arrange.
The video is available to download here. Please credit West Midlands Ambulance Service and Premiership Rugby if used.
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.”
For Paul Brain, 2020 could have ended very differently after he suffered a cardiac arrest in December, but thanks to the lifesaving interventions of West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) paramedics Tugce Yilmaz and Darren Neeld, he survived and returned home to his family at the end of January.
Mr Brain, a liver transplant and cancer survivor was only 67 at the time of his cardiac arrest, thankfully recognising the strong chest pains he was suffering as a need to call 999 for help. At the time of the call he thought he was suffering a heart attack, but he went on to arrest in front of ambulance staff.
During an emotional reunion with Tugce and Darren, Mr Brain, from Castle Bromwich, said: “I have been waiting more than two years for this moment, when I get to thank you for saving my life.
“I suffered a further cardiac arrest in hospital, as well as a stroke.
“I have now recovered with no ill effects whatsoever, but none of this would have been possible if it were not for their fast and professional actions, and hard work.
“I appreciate how beautiful the blue sky is and how green the grass is every day now, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Mr Brain’s wife added: “Thank you for giving me this extra time with my husband.
“I want all frontline ambulance staff to know how much we appreciate what they do, we really do!”
Only 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, as any delay to administering CPR majorly decreases the chance of survival. Tugce recognised the impact of being able to administer CPR straight away had on saving Mr Brain’s life: “This case is forever seared in my memory, as many cases we attend are unremarkable but this one will stay with me forever.
“To find out that there has been such a happy outcome means the world to me, and it has reminded me that the job we do can be so important to people”.
Knowing the signs of a heart attack and the signs of a cardiac arrest can save people’s lives, as well as being able to affectively administer CPR. Would you know how to give lifesaving CPR? For more information on CPR click the link here.
A woman has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a house fire this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ragley Mill Lane, Alcester, at 5.48am and sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a woman, who had been rescued from the property by colleagues from the fire service.
“Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second patient, a man, was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation before being taken to the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.”
A man has sadly died after an RTC in Whitchurch this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a car on the A49 near Prees Heath Common Nature Reserve in Prees Heath at 1.38pm.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the car, a woman, was cut free from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues before being assessed by medics.
“She was treated for potentially serious injuries before being airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.
“A third patient, the female passenger of the car, was treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed by land ambulance to the same hospital for further treatment.”
A motorcyclist has sadly died after an RTC on the M6 this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a lorry on the M6 Southbound between junctions 10A and 10 at 8.16am
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a BASICS doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a motorbike and a lorry had been involved in a collision and the motorcyclist, a man, was in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A man has sadly died after an incident in Stourport on Severn last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a person in the water at Larford Lakes in Astley at 6.58pm yesterday (Wednesday 17th May).
Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered one patient, a man, had been pulled from the water by police colleagues and 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 patients have been taken to hospital, two with life threatening injuries after a collision in Winnington Green, nearby to the Welsh border this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry on the A458 Middletown Welshpool, Shrewsbury at 11.04am today.
Three ambulances, one paramedic officer, the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford, the Midland Air Ambulance from Tatenhill and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival at the scene we found three patients who were a woman and a child from the car and a man who was the driver of the lorry.
“The woman who was the driver of the car was extricated from the vehicle by the fire service. She was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life threatening injuries.
“The child who was a passenger in the car was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries.
“Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care to them both at the scene.
“The woman was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air and the child was conveyed by air to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by air for further treatment. ”
“The driver of the lorry had sustained serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening injuries. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Monday 15th May 2023 – 10.40am.
A man who suffered a cardiac arrest, shortly after having a heart attack, has been reunited with the ambulance crew who came to his aid.
Jim Crosswell, from Bedworth, was walking home on 16th February when he began experiencing chest pains, but thankfully was able to call 999 on his mobile phone before collapsing in the street.
Having just booked on duty at Coventry Hub, an ambulance crew consisting of Jason Hardcastle (paramedic), Simon Lees (technician) and Holly Castle (student paramedic from Coventry University) arrived quickly on the scene, to find Jim clutching on to a wall and clearly in a serious condition.
The crew quickly diagnosed that Jim was having a heart attack and began treatment whilst rapidly transferring him to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.
However, Jim’s conditioned worsened enroute to hospital as he suffered a cardiac arrest, but thankfully the quick actions of Jason, Simon and Holly meant they quickly restarted his heart.
Jim rearrested a number of times whilst transferring to the Emergency Department at hospital, where hospital staff worked with the ambulance crew to restart his heart once again.
Jim, and his son Paul, are under no doubt the actions of the ambulance crew saved his life that day, and they were thrilled to be reunited recently, to say thank you, pass on gifts and ultimately learn more about the day that understandably, is one the patient has very little recollection of.
Jim said: “It was only right that we say thanks for the very special and selfless work the NHS as a whole do, every day and for saving my life.
“We will always forever grateful for the opportunity to spend more time together as a family.
“To have an ambulance service whose staff are as dedicated, motivated and compassionate in caring for others, when they are at their lowest and most vulnerable time, is incredibly reassuring.”
Coventry Operations Manager, Steve Hargreaves, said: “It was a very special and emotive moment for Jim and Paul to meet and speak to the very people that, in their opinion, were angels.
“A very big well done to the crew for the excellent level of care they provided in this case.
“What is of particularly note is that for Holly, this was the first time she had witnessed this clinical scenario and level of treatment so it was fantastic that were all able to see Jim in hospital, albeit briefly, later that day, sitting up looking a lot better than he did when they had been called out to him earlier in the day.”
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Notes to Editors:
Pictured (L-R) – Paul Crosswell (son of patient); Jason Hardcastle (paramedic), Jim Crosswell (patient); Holly Castle (student paramedic), Simon Lees (technician). If used, please credit the image to West Midlands Ambulance Service.
West Midlands Ambulance Service is proud to be celebrating five staff networks across the Trust this week for National Staff Networks Day.
Staff Networks Day, which was held on Wednesday, is a time to celebrate the diversity and inclusivity that these networks bring to the workplace, and the efforts that they make to make the organisation an even more diverse and inclusive place.
Each Network and the designated Chair works towards supporting staff and giving them opportunities to develop their skills, find a sense of collective at work and giving them a voice within the organisation.
The groups have been created to offer a space for individual members of staff to come together to share common interests, experiences and challenges while also providing the opportunity for employees to connect and establish relationships with colleagues within the organisation.
People Director, Carla Beechey said: “I’d like to thank all of our Network Chair’s and all of our members within our networks for everything they do in their contributions and valuable input in the work that they are driving forward.
“We’re pleased to say that as of this year we can support our Networks further, with each network now having a designated HR Buddy and an Executive Sponsor to support them and the networks in their work within the organisation.
“All of the networks do a great job and I would encourage everyone to get involved with one that they feel would support them effectively.”
The Networks within the Trust include:
ONE Network
The ONE Network is the identifying name for the West Midlands Ambulance Service Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) support group for all staff who identify from this background including allies who are supportive of the aims of this network
PROUD Network
The Proud Network is the West Midlands Ambulance Service Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans Network. The network supports any staff who identify as being LGBT+ or those who consider themselves to be supportive allies and encourages staff to be their authentic selves.
Women’s Network
The Women’s Network aims to ensure that staff who identify as women, and advocates of women, feel supported as well as providing support and inspiration to others as well as an opportunity to learn from each other and network.
Disability, Carers and Advocates Network
The Disability, Carers and Advocates Network (DCA) aims to promote a disability positive environment for all staff who are disabled and provide mutual support for staff with disabilities which are hidden or apparent, and also those who have carer responsibilities.
Military Network
The Trust Armed Forces Network is open to all and not just limited to those who serve or have served encourages anyone who wants to be involved whether they have friends or family in the military, parents, grandparents or children who have served or just an interest in the armed forces and coming together as a network.
For more information regarding Staff Networks within the Trust, and for further details for staff who wish to join visit our website here.
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.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Thursday 11th May 2023 – 8.55am.
A man has died following a collision between a car and a motorbike last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Broome Lane and Stourbridge Road in Stourbridge at 10.57pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered 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 nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the car was also assessed before being discharged at the scene.”
A woman has died and three other patients required hospital treatment following a two-car RTC last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A4091 in Drayton Bassett at 11.03pm and sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival we discovered two cars that had suffered significant damage in the incident and a total of four patients.
“The driver of one of the cars, a woman, was found to have suffered serious injuries in the collision. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the second car, a man, was found to be in a critical condition and received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
“A further man and woman, passengers from the two cars, were treated for serious injuries before being to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, respectively.”
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 4th May 2023 – 6.15pm.
Four patients have been treated after a three car crash that left one car on its’s side and another on it’s roof.
The incident happened on the slip road from the A500 at the Etruria Valley Junction at just after 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon.
Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and a North Staffs BASICS Emergency Doctor were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We took two patients to Royal Stoke University Hospital from the car that was on it’s side. An elderly man was taken on blue lights, while a woman received less serious injuries.
A middle aged man from the car on it’s roof was assessed by ambulance staff and was subsequently discharged at the scene.
A fourth patient, a member of the public who had gone to help those injured in the crash suffered a minor injury whilst doing so. He was treated and discharged.
Ambulance staff did not assess anyone from the third car.
A man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A52 in Stoke on Trent, between Cellarhead and Kingsley Moor, at 9.23pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and two BASICS doctors to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a car that had overturned and come to rest on its roof.
“One man from the car was already receiving medical attention from an off-duty police officer. However, sadly it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second patient, also a man, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Wednesday 26th April 2023 – 2.55pm.
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a digger this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on the A528 between Cockshutt and Ellesmere at 12.23pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Ambulance crews arrived on scene to discover the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Police colleagues were already performing CPR before ambulance staff began administering advanced life support.
“However, despite everyone’s best efforts, it sadly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Shaunna Farley – Monday 24th April 2023 – 08:00am.
The quick-thinking actions of an ambulance crew saved the life of an expecting mum, who lost more than two litres of blood when she suffered a placental abruption at home.
Dudley crew Alex Gilmore and Gracie Clarke attended a frantic 999-call from dad, Shal, as pregnant Pavandeep was losing a large amount of blood.
After making an against-the-odds full recovery, Pavi, her husband Shal, and their healthy ten-week old son, Shayen, were reunited with Alex and Gracie last week in Erdington.
Paramedic, Alex, said: “We knew how serious and potentially life-threatening this condition was for both Pavi and for baby Shay at the time.
“Valuable seconds lost at any point throughout the job, may have drastically affected the outcome for both patients.
“We did everything we could do and quickly got them to hospital, after which, we both couldn’t stop thinking about the family and wondering how they were.
“A short while later, staff at the hospital made us aware that baby Shay had been delivered safely and that Pavi was making a recovery, we were so thrilled that our work had helped this family.”
“The relief we both felt was unmatched and can never be beaten. I’ve never seen a happier man than Shal at that moment.”
For mum Pavi, the assistance of Alex and Gracie is something she will never forget. “I’d lost so much blood and I was terrified for Shay and for myself. I am so grateful for the support and care they gave to us,” she said.
“We feel blessed to have met such kind-hearted, dedicated and amazing people. If it wasn’t for them, we don’t know what our lives might be like now. They have such a special place in our hearts.”
Technician, Gracie added: “At the time of the incident I was training as a student paramedic and when I saw Pavi I instantly knew how serious her condition was and thought about my training and started to help as much as I could.
“To meet the family again and to see that we have been able to make such a difference to a family, especially so early on in my career, is something I will always be so proud of and is something I won’t forget.”
The work of the crew is something that Pavi and Shal had not forgotten, and they were eager to be reunited with the crew who had helped them.
Dad, Shal added: “When they arrived at our home I was so panicked and felt helpless to Pavi. They instantly took over and I knew my wife & baby were in safe hands.
“Being able to meet them again under much happier circumstances, and for them to meet Shay is such an amazing experience. We will never forget how much they did for us.”
Murray MacGregor – Friday 21st April 2023 – 10.12pm.
Three teenagers have been airlifted and one taken by road to hospital with life threatening injuries after a two car crash in Warwickshire.
The collision happened at about 4.05pm on Friday afternoon on the B4035 Campden Road, just to the west of the Fosse Way.
Resources from both West Midlands Ambulance and South Western Ambulance Services were sent to the scene. In total four air ambulances (two from Midlands Air Ambulance, The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance), six ambulances (four from WMAS and two from SWAST), three paramedic officers (2 x WMAS and 1 x SWAST) and two senior paramedic officers from WMAS were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews found two cars with very significant damage.
“There were four teenagers in the first car – three men and a woman – who were all left with life threatening injuries. All four received advanced trauma care from the enhanced care teams on the air ambulances.
“A man and women were separately airlifted to the major trauma centre (MTC) at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. A second man was airlifted to the MTC at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW). A fourth man was taken by road to UHCW with a doctor from one of the air ambulances travelling with the ambulance crew.
“There was a woman and two children (one boy and one girl) in the second car. All three were taken to the John Radcliffe by ambulance with serious injuries.”
“An eight patient, a man, who was at the scene collapsed due to a medical condition. He was assessed and treated at the scene before being discharged.”
A man from Telford who suffered an out of hospital cardiac arrest in 2019 is running a 50-mile ultra-marathon tomorrow (Saturday) to raise money for his local Community First Responder Scheme.
Peter Corr, who suffered a cardiac arrest on his daily run in 2019, was saved by two passers-by who started lifesaving CPR on him before an ambulance crew arrived.
After learning how important immediate CPR is for a patient’s survival, Peter decided to give the gift of life to others by becoming a Community First Responder (CFRs). CFRs are members of the public who play a vital role within the ambulance service, providing potentially lifesaving medical aid, before an ambulance can reach a patient.
Previously running marathons before his cardiac arrest and completing a 5km run last year, Peter, along with his running partner Dave Isaac, is taking on his biggest challenge yet, running 50-miles along the T50 footpath in Telford, something he has previously described as: “a ridiculous thing to do”.
Peter stressed the importance of everyone learning CPR: “Roughly one in ten people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital will survive as a result of quick and early medical intervention.
“I really would encourage everyone to learn CPR as well as how to use a defibrillator and to then ‘have a go’ if the situation ever arises.
“Everyone of us, adults and children, have the potential to be a life saver and I am absolute proof of this.
“The passers-by who decided to ‘have a go’ when I was having a cardiac arrest had a life changing impact on me and my family.”
Nick Freeman, Telford’s CFR co-ordinator said: “I’ve seen with my own eyes the impact having CFRs in a community can make, because getting to patients early can be the difference between life and death.
“There are many opportunities over the coming months to learn how to properly administer CPR and learn to use a defibrillator through Telford CFRs CPR and defibrillation sessions. There’s a CPR session in Ironbridge’s ‘Silver Over the Bridge’ event on Sunday 30th April, and we will be at Lawley Coronation Carnival on Sunday 7th of May.”
Get in touch with Telford CFRs by the ‘Contact Us’ page on their website Home – (telfordcfrs.org)
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 20th April 2023 – 1.55pm.
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car this morning.
The collision happened on Lilley Green Road, Alvechurch at around 8.15am.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the MERIT Trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found police officers and firefighters providing basic life support to the rider. Crews immediately took over and provided advanced life support and used their enhanced care skills, but sadly it wasn’t possible to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
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.”
Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 12th April 2023 – 8:00am.
When a mother gave birth in the car and her baby wasn’t breathing, the swift actions of a passing ambulance crew, saved mum and baby’s life.
The expecting mother, Ameii-Lee Lockley, was being driven to hospital by her husband, Robert Lockley, when she went into labour. The couple from Coseley quickly realised that they wouldn’t make it to hospital and baby Chelsea made an early arrival in the car.
Dudley Paramedics Anna Lisowska and Marius Faraji were luckily passing-by when dad, Robert, flagged them down at the roadside to help.
On Thursday (6th April), the ambulance crew were reunited with Ameii-Lee and Robert, along with a happy and healthy one-month old Chelsea. Proud sisters Bethany and Amber were also present on the day.
Anna said: “A baby not breathing is something that every paramedic dreads. Despite my own emotions, I went into autopilot and used my training to the very best of my ability to help Chelsea.
“To be able to see and hold Chelsea in such incredible circumstances on Thursday is a feeling I simply cannot describe. This little girl will always have a special place in my heart.”
Marius added: “While Anna assisted Chelsea, I focussed on Ameii-Lee as well as being terrified for her baby, she was haemorrhaging, so also needed urgent medical attention.
“We don’t ordinarily know any further details about patients once they are handed over at hospital, so to be reunited with them and to see that our work that night was able to help this family felt amazing.”
Understandably, the feeling of relief to see ambulance staff arrive at such a traumatic time is something Ameii-Lee remembers well.
“Everything was such a blur and I can remember being so scared for Chelsea and for myself, but I felt so relieved when Marius and Anna arrived and told me they would do all they could to keep us safe,” she said.
“Once home and recovered, I knew I had to do everything I could to track them down and thank them for saving mine and Chelsea’s life.
“To be able to thank them personally on Thursday was amazing and made me overwhelmed with emotion. We really cannot thank them enough.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 11th April 2023 – 12.10pm.
A woman has died following a road traffic collision on the M40 this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a multi-vehicle RTC on the northbound side of the motorway, between junctions 11 and 12, at 7.37am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor to the scene. An ambulance crew from South Central Ambulance Service also attended, together with an off-duty paramedic and off-duty nurse.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Upon arrival, crews discovered two patients.
“One of them, a woman, was found to be in a critical condition and was already receiving medical attention from police officers.
“Ambulance staff quickly began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A second patient was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to John Radcliffe Hospital.”
Two people have sadly died after a fire at a house in Bloxwich in the early hours of today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by the fire service to private address on Croxdene Avenue, Walsall at 2.28am. One ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, crews discovered two patients, a man and a woman.
The man was assessed and was in a critical condition. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff at the scene.“Unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”The woman was in a critical condition. Sadly, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased at the scene.ENDS.
Jamie Arrowsmith – Monday 27th March 2023 – 1.25pm
A man has died and a second was airlifted to hospital following a serious road traffic collision yesterday afternoon (Sunday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the B4082 in Pinvin at 3.01pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a BASICS doctor, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a car that had crashed into a tree, there were two male patients.
“One of the men was found to have suffered critical injuries in the incident. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The second man was treated for serious injuries before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.”
Jamie Arrowsmith– Wednesday 22nd March 2023 – 9.45am
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a van yesterday evening.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Stream Road, Kingswinford at 5.55pm and sent three ambulances, three paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The van driver was assessed and taken to Russell’s Hall Hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.”
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.”
Murray MacGregor – Wednesday 15th March 2023 – 12.01am.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We are pleased that the CQC inspectors recognised the enormous lengths that our staff have gone to, to look after patients while they deal with excessive hospital handover delays. As a Trust, we absolutely recognise the impact these delays have on the health and wellbeing of our staff, as they do all they can to cope with these very difficult conditions.
“Sadly, as the report points out, we have seen some patients wait a very long time for ambulances to arrive as a result of the hospital delays, with the resultant increased risk to patients both waiting for an ambulance and those left on ambulance stretchers for very long periods.
“The Trust has invested heavily in ensuring there is 24 hour support for staff on all of our hubs as well as improvements in the wellbeing support available such employing three mental wellbeing practitioners, dedicated peer to peer and online support.
“There has been a significant improvement since the turn of the year with delays reduced at hospitals across the region, which has allowed ambulances to get to patients more quickly than we have seen for many months. We will continue to work with the hospitals to find new ways of reducing the time that patients are left on ambulances so that our crews can respond more quickly to patients in the community and save more lives.”
Background
Less than half of our patients are taken to A&E.
The Trust piloted a new scheme which sees around 40% of Category 2 calls being triaged by clinicians rather than an ambulance being sent automatically. It means those most in need (e.g. strokes and heart attacks) are getting ambulances more quickly. Nearly half of calls clinically validated were closed with advice or referred to an alternative service, though a small percentage were upgraded to Category 1, the most urgent. Overall, more patients were seen more quickly than before the trial.
The Trust has set up Ambulance Decision Areas in hospitals in Birmingham, Shropshire and Worcestershire. Advanced paramedics and ambulance healthcare assistants take a handover from crews and start the patient’s treatment even before they get to A&E. This frees up ambulance crews more quickly so that they can respond to patients in the community.
Throughout the winter, Assistant Chief Ambulance Officers have been working 16 hours a day to ensure our resources are used as efficiently as possible so that we can support staff and help patients.
Ends
The report will be published on the CQC website on Wednesday 15th March.
Shaunna Farley – Monday 13th March 2023 – 11.40am.
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Dudley this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving two cars at the junction of High Arcal Road and the B4176 in Gornalwood, Dudley at 6.42am.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene
A West Midlands spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a man and a woman who were the drivers of each vehicle.
“The man was extricated from the vehicle by the fire service. Once extricated, 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 second car was assessed and had sustained non-life threatening injuries.
“She received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further assessment.”
Shaunna Farley – Thursday 9th March 2023 – 08.55am.
Four people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the M5 overnight.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.16am to a collision involving a car and a lorry on junction 4 North on the M5 in Uffdown and Waseley.
Four ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic, a BASICS emergency doctor, a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance Service and a Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, ambulance staff found four patients from the car.
“The driver, a man, and two passengers who were both women had sustained serious injuries. They received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.
“All three were conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital under blue light conditions for further treatment”
“A third passenger had sustained non-serious injuries. She received treatment from ambulance staff and was conveyed to Sandwell District Hospital for further assessment.”
“The driver of the lorry did not require treatment.”
A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Newton today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a lorry on Newton Lane, Newton at 1.19pm.
One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a crew from East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene.
A West Midlands spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found two patients from the car and lorry.
“The first man, who was the driver of the car, was in a critical condition.
“Unfortunately, it immediately became clear that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“The driver of the lorry was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained minor injuries.
“He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment.”
Shaunna Farley – Monday 20th February 2023 – 9.45am.
A teenage boy has sustained life threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Birmingham this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving a car and an electric scooter at the junction of Stoney Lane and Taunton Road at 5.30am. 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 the rider of the electric scooter, a teenage boy, with life threatening injuries. Ambulance staff administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with continued treatment from ambulance staff en route.
“The driver of the car did not require treatment.”
Four people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Birmingham in the early hours of this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving a car and a lorry on Highgate Road at 3.38am. Four ambulances, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find four patients from the car.
“First, the driver who was extricated from the vehicle by the fire service. He was assessed and had sustained serious injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.
“The second and third, both passengers in the car, were assessed and had sustained serious injuries. They received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
“All three patients were conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.
“The fourth, a man who was a passenger, was assessed and had sustained non-life threatening injuries.
“He received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Sandwell District Hospital.
“The driver of the lorry did not require treatment.”
Shaunna Farley – Thursday 16th February 2023 – 9.15am.
A woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Worcester last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Malvern Road in Powick at 6.45pm. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and two Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Cars and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find the pedestrian, an elderly woman, to have sustained life-threatening injuries. Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to her at the scene.
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“The driver of the car did not require treatment.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Wednesday 15th February 2023 – 9am
Two people have been injured and taken to hospital following a collision between a van and a HGV this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A429 in Tredington, Shipston on Stour, near to Glebe Farm, at 4.18am and sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered a van on its side and a HGV, both of which had front end damage.
“The driver of the van, a man, was treated by ambulance staff for serious injuries and taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. The doctor travelled with the patient to continue treatment enroute.
“The passenger from the van, also a man, was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to the same hospital.
“The lorry driver, a man, was assessed at the scene and was going to make his own way to hospital as a precaution.”
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.”
