Woman dies and man ‘seriously injured’ following crash on A50
A WOMAN has died following a crash on the A50.
The incident happened last Tuesday, on the eastbound carriageway by Blythe Bridge, and involved a car and a HGV.
Two Midlands Air Ambulances were called to the scene along with two land ambulances, a paramedic officer and a North Staffordshire Basics doctor.
The first resource was on scene within six minutes of the 999 being made.
A woman, who was inside the car, was already receiving treatment from a member of the public when crews arrived.
Crews took over treatment but she died at the scene.
A man, who had also been inside the car, was in a “serious condition” and was taken to Royal Stoke Hospital.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found two patients from the car, with bystander CPR already in progress on one of them.
“The woman involved, who was already receiving treatment from a member of the public, was in a critical condition.
“Crews took over her treatment and administered advanced trauma care at the scene. Unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, nothing could be done to save her, and she was confirmed deceased on scene.
“The second patient from the car, a man, was found to be in a serious condition from the collision. He was treated on scene before being conveyed on blue lights and sirens to the Major Trauma Centre at Royal Stoke Hospital.
“The critical care doctor and critical care paramedic travelled on board the ambulance with the crew and patient, continuing treatment.”