Paramedic rescues man from burning car after Dudley smash
A man was rescued by a paramedic from a burning car following a smash in Dudley this afternoon.
The car crashed into a ditch near the junction of Smithys Lane and Coopers Bank Road in Pensnett.
Luckily, a community paramedic spotted the car in his mirrors and quickly went to the aid of the man, thought to be in his fifties.
"The front end of the car had suffered significant damage and flames were instantly visible from the bonnet," said a West Midlands Ambulance spokesman.
"The decision was quickly made to drag the man clear of the vehicle and to safety on a nearby grass verge. Shortly after getting the man to the grass verge, the entire car became engulfed in flames. The fire service was quickly on scene to put the fire out.
"The man was assessed by crews and found to be suffering a reduced level of consciousness. He was treated for a head injury and transported to Russells Hall Hospital for further assessment."
Ambulance crews were called to the scene at around 4.10pm.
