Car driver killed in crash with van on A5 in Staffordshire

Emergency services were called to the collision on the westbound carriageway of the A5, near Tamworth, at around 8.45am.

The collision involved a stationary Seat Ibiza and a white Transit van.

One man in his 50s, the driver of the car, was confirmed dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of paramedics.

Four others – a passenger in the car, and the driver and two passengers in the van – were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries.

Staffordshire Police are now appealing for witnesses. Surrounding roads have been closed and officers are asking drivers to avoid the area.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The first ambulance crew arrived to find the driver of a car, a man, in a critical condition being cared for by a private ambulance crew. The two crews worked together to administer basic life support to the man before being joined by other WMAS colleagues.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone on scene, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead on scene.

“The passenger of the car, a woman, was trapped and required assistance from the fire service to extricate her. The woman had sustained injuries not believed to be serious and, once released, was given treatment on scene before being conveyed to Heartlands Hospital.

“The driver and two passengers from the van, a man and two teenage boys, were described as walking wounded and were taken to Good Hope Hospital for further checks.”

Three ambulances, three paramedic officers, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Tatenhill and the Air Ambulance Service critical care car with a BASICS doctor and critical care paramedic on board all attended the scene.

Anyone with information, or relevant dash-cam footage, is asked to call Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 128 of December 8.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org