Woman dies and man in hospital after West Midlands motorway crash
999 crews rushed to the scene
A woman has died and a man taken to hospital in a serious condition following a two-car crash in Lapworth on Sunday night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the M40 between junction 15 and 16, southbound at 10.54pm and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire critical care car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a woman. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
“Crews also found a man in a serious condition. He was treated before being conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire under emergency driving conditions.
“Two other men were assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene.”
The M40 in Warwickshire remains closed south between J16 and J15 following a multi-vehicle crash with lane 2 and 3 closed north for ongoing investigation work
The closure is expected to remain in place throughout the day. Delays of 45 minutes and 3 miles of congestion on approach as of 11:45am on Monday.
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