Four seriously injured following collision near Hinstock
Four people have been seriously injured following an collision on the A41, near Hinstock at around 5.00pm.
The driver of one car, a man in his late 40’s, was treated at the scene for serious chest, abdominal and back injuries. The man's condition was stabilised and he was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Major Trauma Unit for further emergency treatment.
A woman driving the second car, believed to be in her early 70’s suffered serious leg, chest and abdominal injuries. She received emergency treatment at the scene and was airlifted to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further emergency treatment.
Two other occupants of the second car suffered serious injuries. A man in his 70’s suffered abdominal injuries and a girl believed to be 10 years old suffered a suspected fractured jaw. Both were treated at the scene and transferred to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire by land ambulances for further treatment.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, and two Midlands Air Ambulances attended the scene. Three members of St John who were passing by also stopped to assist with treatment.
