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Four hurt in Great Wyrley crash between taxi and car

Four men were injured in a crash involving a taxi and car.

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Paramedics were called to the incident in Walsall Road, in Great Wyrley last night at 7pm.

Three ambulance crews were called to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "The taxi driver, a man in his 30s, suffered neck and back pain in the collision.

"Ambulance staff immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board before he was taken to Walsall Manor Hospital. Two passengers in the taxi were also injured.

"A 66-year-old man sustained serious facial injuries and, following on scene treatment by the medic, he was taken by land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

"The second passenger, a man in his 70s, had a minor head injury which required further treatment at Walsall Manor Hospital.

"The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, sustained a suspected wrist injury and was treated on scene before being taken to Walsall Manor Hospital."

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