Elena Lewis – Friday 23rd August 2024 –3.05pm
A man has died, and another two patients required treatment following a road traffic collision (RTC) between a car and a lorry in Oswestry this morning (Friday 23rd).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A483 at 8:50am and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene. The Welsh Air Ambulance also attended the incident.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival crews found three patients.
“The first patient, a man who was the driver of the car, was found to have suffered serious injuries. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A girl, who was a passenger in the car, was also found to have suffered serious injuries. Following treatment at the scene she was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
“A second man, the driver of the lorry, was assessed and treated for minor injuries and discharged from the scene with medical advice.”
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