Two-Car Crash in Netherton Leaves One Man with Potentially Serious Injuries

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-car crash near an Aldi supermarket in Netherton, West Midlands, after the collision occurred at approximately 7:10 pm on June 11. The incident involved two vehicles, resulting in two patients, including a man believed to be the driver of one of the cars, who sustained potentially serious injuries. He was treated on the scene and taken to Russells Hall Hospital under emergency driving conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred at the junction of Halesowen Road and Cole Street, near an Aldi supermarket in Netherton, West Midlands.
  • West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the scene at 7:10 pm, and an ambulance and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic were dispatched to treat the injured parties.
  • Two patients were found at the scene, including the driver of one of the cars, who sustained potentially serious injuries and was treated before being taken to hospital.
  • A woman was assessed at the scene and discharged with self-care advice.
  • West Midlands Police and West Midlands Fire Service were also in attendance.
  • The two cars involved in the crash were attended to by firefighting personnel, with crews leaving the scene by 8:10 pm.
  • The incident resulted in two confirmed casualties.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred at 7:10 pm on June 11.
  • West Midlands Ambulance Service received the call at 7:10 pm.
  • Two patients were treated at the scene.
  • 1 man sustained potentially serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
  • 1 woman was assessed and discharged with self-care advice.
  • 2 cars were involved in the crash.
  • 2 appliances from West Midlands Fire Service were dispatched to the scene.
  • Firefighting crews departed the scene by 8:10 pm.

Sources:

  • West Midlands Ambulance Service's statement on the incident.
  • West Midlands Fire Service's statement on the response to the incident.
  • Original news article.