Serious Crash Shakes Highgate Road in the Early Hours
Four Hurt as Car Collides with Lorry
West Midlands Ambulance Service rushed to a nasty smash on Highgate Road at 3.38am, where a car slammed into a lorry. Four ambulances, two paramedic officers, plus a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were deployed to the scene.
Fire Crew Rescue Driver with Serious Injuries
A spokeswoman for the ambulance service revealed the driver was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by fire crews. “He sustained serious injuries and got advanced trauma care from ambulance staff right there on the spot,” she said.
Three Passengers Also Seriously Hurt
Two other passengers were also badly injured and treated at the scene before being rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital alongside the driver. The fourth passenger suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Sandwell District Hospital for treatment.
Lorry Driver Walks Away Unhurt
Thankfully, the lorry driver was completely unscathed and did not need any medical assistance.
