Six injured as Wolverhampton taxi smashes into tree
A taxi carrying seven people crashed into a tree, causing six to be taken to hospital.
The collision occurred in Thompson Avenue, Parkfield, around 4.45am on Saturday morning.
A man was treated for a suspected fractured leg while other passengers suffered either head injuries or minor injuries.
The driver was unhurt.
West Midlands Ambulance service sent two ambulances, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic support officer and a trauma doctor to the scene.
Spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "Crews arrived to find a taxi that had left the road and collided with a tree.
"There were seven people travelling in the taxi at the time, all of whom were breathing and conscious throughout.
"Following assessment from ambulance staff, a man was treated for a suspected fractured leg, as well as head and facial injuries.
"A second man, together with two women, had also suffered head injuries in the incident.
"Two other patients had suffered minor injuries and all six were transported to New Cross Hospital for further treatment.
"The driver was assessed at scene but had not suffered any injuries in the incident."
