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Man dies after crash involving two cars

A man has died after a crash involving two cars near Worcester.

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A man has died following a fatal collision in Worcester

West Midlands Ambulance Service rushed to the scene at 5.35am to reports of a collision on Worcester Road in Hanley Castle, Worcester.

The service dispatched an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Car Car, on arrival, the ambulance service found two patients.

The driver of the first car, a man, was found to be in critical condition, ambulance staff quickly administered advanced life support, however, nothing could be done and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "On arrival, crews found two patients.

"The driver of the first car, a man, was in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

"Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene."

Another patient, another man, was removed from the vehicle with the assistance of the fire service, before being treated by medics for serious injuries.

The spokesperson continued: "The driver of the second car, also a man, was removed from the vehicle with the assistance of fire colleagues before being treated by medics for serious injuries.

"He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for further treatment."