Teen fighting for his life after being hit by car on Black Country Route in Bilston
A teenage boy was fighting for his life last night after being hit by a car as he cycled along a road.
The 13-year-old was riding a bicycle along the Black Country Route in Bilston at around 7.30pm on Sunday when he was hit.
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene after receiving reports of a collision involving a car and a pushbike, while the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car also attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival crews discovered the cyclist, a teenage boy. He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.
“Crews administered advanced trauma care at the scene before conveying him to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further treatment.
“The driver of the car did not require treatment.”
West Midlands Police said the driver stopped at the scene of the crash and is assisting with officers with their enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact the force via Live Chat on its website quoting log 3300 of 9/10.
