Friday 23rd October 2026 – 9pm.
A man has sadly died, and three patients have been conveyed to hospital following a serious collision in Wolverhampton this evening (Friday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a car which had collided with a Lidl Store on Finchfield Hill, Wolverhampton shortly before 6pm.
Five ambulances, three paramedic officers, the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), the WMAS Critical Care Car and the Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival ambulance staff found eight patients.
“Firstly, a man who was inside the building who was in a critical condition. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff. Despite their best efforts, it became clear nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“Secondly, a woman from the building who was in a serious condition. She received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further treatment.
“Thirdly a woman who was the driver of the car, who is believed to have suffered a medical incident while at the wheel, received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further assessment.
“A fourth man from inside the building was assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further assessment.
“Four further patients were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. They received self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
ENDS.