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Man seriously injured after crash in Staffordshire

A man has been seriously injured following an crash in Staffordshire this morning.

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The crash happened on the A51, Longdon, Rugeley at around 7am this morning.

An ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and two off duty paramedics who were on their way home from work attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Crews arrived to find a car that is believed to have left the road and been in a serious collision with a tree. The car had suffered considerable damage.

"The driver of the car, a man believed to be in his early 30's, suffered serious leg, pelvic and chest injuries.

"He received emergency treatment at the scene and his condition was stabilised. The man was transferred by land ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital with the Doctor on board for further emergency treatment.

"Considering the damage to the vehicle the man is fortunate not to be more seriously or even fatally injured."

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