Child seriously injured in two vehicle Telford crash
A child has been seriously injured following a two car crash at The Lloyds, Coalport at around 12.30pm this afternoon.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find two cars that had been in a significant collision.
“A five year old boy who was a passenger in one car suffered serious injuries. He received emergency treatment at the scene and was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further emergency treatment. The hospital had been pre alerted to the patients arrival and serious injuries.
“A second child travelling in the same car suffered a suspected broken arm. The girl, believed to be 10 years old was treated at the scene and transferred by land ambulance to Princess Royal Hospital.
“The driver of the car, a man in his 40’s, suffered chest injuries and was treated at the scene. He was also transferred to the same hospital by ambulance.
“The man and woman travelling in the second car, both believed to be in their 50’s, suffered chest, back and neck injuries. Both were treated at the scene and immobilised using spinal boards and neck collars.
“Both patients were transferred by ambulances to Princess Royal Hospital for further treatment.”
Three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a senior paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a Doctor on board attended the scene.
