West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were sadly killed in a serious collision involving 6 vehicles in Wythall yesterday afternoon (Monday 22nd February).
The multi vehicle collision involving six cars happened at just after 4.40pm yesterday (Monday 22 February) on the A435 between junction 3 for the M42 and the roundabout at Becketts Farm.
Sergeant Leon Westwood said: “The collision happened when a black Honda Civic travelling south on the A435 Hollywood Bypass towards the M42 was involved in a collision near to the petrol station, resulting in it crossing the central reservation into oncoming traffic on the northbound carriageway. Sadly, both occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene and our thoughts are with their families at this terribly sad time.
“A number of paramedics attended as well as the Air Ambulance and one other member of the public travelling north is in a stable condition in hospital having suffered serious injuries.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that, due to the nature of the incident, multiple resources were sent to the scene including: the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, the West Midlands CARE Team, three land ambulances and several paramedic officers.
A WMAS spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived at the scene to find a serious road traffic collision, with two occupants from one of the vehicles in a critical condition.
“The critical care teams from the air ambulances split up to deliver advanced trauma care to the man and woman. Unfortunately though, despite everyone’s best efforts, nothing could be done to save them and both patients were confirmed dead at the scene.
“One man from another vehicle was treated for serious injuries and was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on blue lights and sirens for further treatment.
“A fourth patient, also a man, was treated at the scene for minor injuries before being conveyed to the QE in Birmingham.
“The fifth and final patient was assessed by ambulance crews and discharged at the scene.”
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage and haven’t yet spoken to police, please contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident of 0440i of 22nd February. Alternatively, information can be reported on the West Mercia Police website under the Tell Us About section
Our thoughts go out to all those affected.