Four individuals have been rushed to hospital following a serious road traffic incident in which an ambulance overturned after colliding with a car and a lorry. The emergency services were called to the scene in the West Midlands on Tuesday afternoon.
Incident Details
The crash occurred on the A4440 at around 2:30 PM, near the junction with the A45. According to West Midlands Police, a car and a lorry were involved in a collision, and an ambulance responding to the initial incident was struck, causing it to flip onto its side.
Paramedics from the West Midlands Ambulance Service, along with fire crews, attended the scene. The overturned ambulance contained a patient, who was being transported at the time of the crash. The patient, along with two ambulance crew members, were assessed for injuries. In total, four people were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Emergency Response
Police closed the road for several hours to allow for investigation and recovery operations. The lorry driver and the car driver were also checked by medics but did not require hospitalisation. The cause of the initial collision is under investigation.
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that the ambulance crew involved in the incident have been offered support following the ordeal. The vehicle has been recovered for examination.
Local residents reported hearing a loud bang and seeing emergency services rush to the area. One witness described the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered across the carriageway.
Safety Reminder
Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads, especially near accident scenes, and to be aware of emergency vehicles responding to incidents. The investigation into the crash continues.
