A523, Bottomhouse | 18 Feb 2012
Two people have died and two others have been seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Staffordshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on the A523 in Bottomhouse, Leek at approximately 2.55pm this afternoon.
An ambulance, a senior paramedic officer, a paramedic area support officer, a community first responder and two Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Tatenhill were dispatched the scene. The police and fire service were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews found two cars that had been in collision.
“The occupants of one vehicle, a man and a woman, were immediately assessed by crews. Unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the casualties who were confirmed deceased at the scene.
“The two occupants of the second car, also a man and a woman, were treated at the scene for multiple injuries.
“The passenger, a woman believed to be in her 60’s, was treated for chest and pelvic injuries. The woman was given pain relief and fully immobilised before being airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
“The driver, a man also believed to be in his 60’s, was trapped in the vehicle for a period of time. Once freed, with the assistance of the fire service, the man was treated for injuries to both of his legs, wrist and pelvis. The man was given pain relief and fully immobilised before being airlifted to the same hospital for further assessment and treatment.”
