Two motorcyclists injured in collision near Cleobury Mortimer
Two motorcyclists in their seventies who were on a ride-out together have been injured in a collision with a van in Shropshire.
It happened at the junction of the A4117 and Common Lane on the outskirts of Cleobury Mortimer shortly after 12.30pm today.
Both motorcyclists, 79 and 75, were from the Halesowen area of Birmingham and suffered injuries and were taken to hospital. The 79-year-old man is thought to have potentially life changing injuries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “One of the riders had a suspected pelvic injury and a deep cut to his left leg. A pelvic binder was applied. His wounded leg was dressed and splinted. He was given pain relief and anti-sickness drugs and was flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
“The other rider had leg injuries and a laceration to a forearm. His arm wound was dressed, a splint was applied to his leg. He was taken by land ambulance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.”
An advanced community paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic area support officer in a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham attended.
Police are asking for anyone with any information to contact police on their non-emergency number 101 quoting incident number 290s of 19th June.
