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IN PICTURES: Porsche 911 smash leaves BMW stuck in hedge

The drivers of a BMW and a Porsche 911 were 'more than lucky' to escape serious injury in a smash which left one in a hedge and the other with substantial front end damage.

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The crash at the junction of the A449 and Doctors Lane in Kingswinford happened at about 2.50pm yesterday.

Murray MacGregor, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman, said: "On arrival, crews found a BMW in a hedge surrounded by brambles. A Porsche 911 was in the middle of the southbound carriageway with front driver's side damage.

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The Porsche 911 which was involved in the smash, picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service
The Porsche 911 which was involved in the smash, picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service

"Thankfully, both men had managed to get out of their respective cars.

The Porsche 911 which was involved in the smash, picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service
The Porsche 911 which was involved in the smash, picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service

"The 29-year-old BMW driver was shaken but otherwise unhurt. The 35-year-old Porsche driver had a burn to his right forearm but said he didn't want to go to hospital to have it assessed further.

The scene of the smash in Doctors Lane, picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service
The scene of the smash in Doctors Lane, picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service

"Thankfully, the inherent strength of modern cars and the wearing of seatbelts has ensured both men have escaped with almost no injury."