Six injured as taxi crashes with car in Oldbury
Six people were injured when a taxi collided with a car in Oldbury today.
A woman in the back of the taxi, who was believed to be in her 40s, was left with a serious shoulder injury and taken to Sandwell Hospital for fuirther treatment.
A man travelling with her, also in his 40s, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman John Hawker said: "The driver of the taxi, a man believed to be in his mid 40's, was complaining of leg and neck pain at the scene. He also received treatment by medics and was transferred by ambulance to Sandwell hospital.
"The occupants of the car, two men and one woman, all believed to be in their 70's, where checked over at the scene for minor injuries before being taken to City Hospital.
Mr Hawker added: "West Midlands Ambulance Service would encourage all members of the public who travel in taxis to always wear a seatbelt to help minimise any injuries should a crash occur."
