Appeal for dashcam footage after fatal crash near Worcester
POLICE have urged any eyewitnesses to come forward following a triple fatal crash in Bransford.
A man and two women in their 70s were pronounced dead at the scene following a cement mixer and car crash on the A4103 near Bank House Hotel yesterday (Thursday).
The three who were killed were occupants of a Vauxhall Astra and a man in the cement mixer was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with minor injuries. Advertisement Advertisement
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No arrests have been made.
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West Mercia Police have launched an investigation following the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
It is believed the Vauxhall Astra was travelling in the direction of Leigh Sinton to Worcester and the cement mixer was driving in the opposite direction.
PC Paul Bosley from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those who lost their lives yesterday, at this incredibly difficult time. Advertisement
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"We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision itself as well as anyone who possibly saw either vehicle prior to the incident.
Relevant dashcam footage could also help us in the investigation.
"The grey Astra had been travelling from the direction of Leigh Sinton and heading towards Worcester, and the white concrete mixer was travelling in the opposite direction.
"If you can help with our enquiries, please contact myself on 07811 761288 or by emailing [email protected]."
Two ambulances, three paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic, three BASICS doctors and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham were sent to the scene just after 3.25pm. Advertisement Advertisement
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Off-duty ambulance staff also stopped to offer assistance at the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Crews arrived to find four patients in total, three from the car and one from the HGV.
"The three patients from the car, two women and a man, were found to be in a critical condition.
"With support from emergency service colleagues, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone's best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed dead at the scene."
The road A4103 near Bank House Hotel was closed for several hours following the incident.