Man hurt in Staffordshire three-car crash: crews make conditions warning
A man was freed from a car by emergency crews after a three-vehicle crash in Rugeley.
The collision involving three cars happened, in Hednesford Road at the Queensway junction shortly after 10pm on Tuesday prompting an appeal to motorists to adjust to the changing autumn driving conditions.
Crews based Cannock and Rugeley fire stations attended the scene and found a male driver trapped inside a Ford Fiesta. He was not thought to be seriously injured. No-one else was in the car.
They used cutting equipment to remove the car’s roof and lifted the injured man out of the vehicle by 10.50pm.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue station manager Damian Armstrong, who attended the scene, said: “This was a nasty crash which could have resulted in far worse injuries.
“We want to remind motorists that road conditions will be changing as we head into winter and extra care must be taken to ensure you keep yourselves and others safe on the road.
“It’s also important that motorists remain vigilant when driving at night. Hazards can appear suddenly and the colder weather will make it harder for you to stop at a safe distance.”
“Thankfully, we were able to work with colleagues at Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service to secure the scene and deliver medical care.”
The emergency services were called out following reports that three cars had collided at a junction in the area.
The fiesta driver, who has not been named, was taken to hospital by ambulance for further treatment.
None of the other drivers were reported injured.
West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: "We were called to reports of a three-car road traffic collision on Queensway at 10.02pm. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene. On arrival we discovered a male, who was trapped inside a car.
"Ambulance staff worked closely with colleagues from the fire service to safely cut him free. He was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital. The other occupants of the vehicles were able to get themselves out of their cars and did not wish to be assessed."
