Car driver airlifted to hospital as three hurt in serious van smash
Three men were rushed to hospital after a 'serious' two-vehicle smash. Emergency services rushed to the crash in Shropshire after reports of a collision involving a car and a van yesterday (Thursday, June 29).
An air ambulance was also scrambled to the scene on the A5, from Gobowen, in Weston Rhyn, Oswestry[1]. The collision has left three men in hospital, including one who is fighting for his life.
The driver of the car suffered life-threatening injuries and was given advanced trauma care by paramedics. He was then taken to hospital by air ambulance crew.
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The van driver was treated at the scene for potentially life-threatening injuries, while a car passenger was also hurt. Both were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
West Midlands Ambulance Service[4] said it sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene at 8.08am. The Welsh Air Ambulance also attended.
A spokeswoman said: "On arrival, crews discovered three men. The first was the driver of the car.
"He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care at the scene. He was conveyed to Royal Stoke Hospital by the Welsh Air Ambulance."
The ambulance service added: "The second was the driver of the van. He was assessed and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
"He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment. The third was a passenger in the car.
"He had sustained serious injuries that were not life threatening. He received treatment at the scene. He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance for further assessment."
West Mercia Police[5] said it had launched an investigation into the crash. It said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A5 between Gledrid roundabout and Halton roundabout.
"Three people have sustained injuries and one is in a life-threatening condition. Investigating officers would like to appeal for any witnesses to the collision to come forward or anyone who was passing through the area around the time of the collision who may have dash-cam footage.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Tom Symonds on 101 extension 770 2273 or by email [email protected][6]"
References
- ^ Oswestry (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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- ^ West Midlands Ambulance Service (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ West Mercia Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
- ^ [email protected] (www.birminghammail.co.uk)