Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash that saw all emergency services block Cannock road

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash with a car on a road in Cannock.

Police, fire and ambulance services were photographed by locals at the scene on New Penkridge Road shortly before 7pm last night (May 20).

The road was blocked after the collision between a motorbike and a car and the motorcyclist was taken it hospital but did not suffer serious injuries.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called shortly before 6pm to a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorbike on New Penkridge Road in Cannock.

“One ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene. Upon arrival we found the motorcyclist who was assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

“He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to New Cross Hospital for further assessment. The driver of the car did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

Local business Corkys Cars posted an image of emergency workers blocking the road on Facebook, writing: “New Penkridge Road Cannock closed both ways, hope everyone involved is ok.”

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson added: “We were called at 6.10pm yesterday (Wednesday 20 May) to New Penkridge Road in Cannock following reports of a collision.

“A motorbike and a car were involved. Officers attended along with colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.

“We closed the road while emergency services attended the scene. The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital by land ambulance.

“His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. The driver of the car did not report any injuries.

“Officers assisted in recovery of the motorbike. The road re-opened shortly after 7.30pm.

“Our inquiries are continuing. Anyone with relevant information, CCTV or dashcam footage should call us on 101 quoting incident number 674 of 20 May. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”