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Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed and man airlifted to hospital after motorbike collided with tractor
A woman has died and a man has been airlifted to a major trauma centre after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a tractor in rural Shropshire last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and tractor on the A458 in Rowton, Shrewsbury at 6.27pm, yesterday, Sunday, July 27. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Welsh Air Ambulance responded to the scene. READ MORE: 'Cheeky' boy, 12, dies after asthma attack in second tragedy to strike family in weeks READ MORE: Latest faces of West Midlands Police's most wanted READ MORE: Travellers set up camp on family park ahead of sunny weekend READ MORE: Extra Bank Holiday update from government after u-turn as Lionesses win Euro 2025 An off-duty nurse was found to be performing CPR upon the arrival of paramedics. Despite the best efforts of everyone at the scene, the 56-year-old woman died. While the man, aged 59, was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further emergency care. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: 'When ambulance crews arrived, they found an off-duty nurse performing CPR on a woman motorcyclist. "The team of ambulance staff quickly took over resuscitation efforts and commenced advanced life support. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join "Tragically, despite the best efforts of everyone on scene, the woman couldn't be saved, and she was confirmed dead a short time later. 'A man, also from the motorbike, was assessed by ambulance medics and was given trauma care for serious injuries before being airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further emergency care.' West Mercia Police said: "Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the A458 near Shrewsbury. "Around 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday 27 July), a tractor and a motorbike collided on the A458 in Rowton. "Sadly, the passenger on the motorbike, a 56-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. "The motorbike rider, a 59-year-old man, is in hospital with serious injuries which are not deemed to be life-threatening or life changing. "Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision, or has relevant dashcam footage, and has not yet spoken to police to please get in touch. Please SCIUNorth@ if you can help."
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers warned of charity motorbike convoy
Drivers are being advised to allow more time for journeys when a convoy of about 3,500 motorcyclists takes to the roads in Shropshire. The Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival, attended by former World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty, will see riders travelling on a 25-mile route starting from Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, at 10:30 BST on Sunday. They will follow the A5, M54 and A41 to the event's home at Weston Park to raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and there will be traffic restrictions from 10:20 for up to two hours. National Highways said it advised anyone due to travel through the area to avoid the times of the ride out if possible or set off early and allow extra time. There will be traffic restrictions at Meole Brace roundabout if travelling from Sainsbury's. All eastbound movements will be stopped at A5 Dobbies, A5 Emstrey and A5 Preston Boats roundabouts. There will also be closures of the eastbound entry slip roads on the M54 at junctions 7, 6, 5 and 4 and no traffic movements other than the motorcycles at junction 3 and the A41 northbound as far as the junction with Offoxey Road until the ride out clears. The convoy will be led by a National Highways traffic officer vehicle and junctions will be reopened as soon as the convoy has passed. Attendees will also include former professional motorcycle racer in the British Superbike and World Superbike championships James Whitham and Happy Mondays dancer and DJ Bez. National Highways senior network planner David Patmore said so many bikes heading down the motorway and into the festival "is quite the sight and one we are happy to support as we see the vital work Midlands Air Ambulance Charity does". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Thousands to support charity motorbike convoy New date announced for delayed motorbike festival Charity postpones bike ride due to wet conditions Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival National Highways
Powys County Times
08-07-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Powys firefighter who saved man happy to hear he survived
A Powys firefighter who helped save a man who was on the brink of death after suffering an aneurysm said it was 'incredible' to find out he survived. Josh Greer, who is the crew manager at Llanfyllin, has said it 'made his day' after finding out his actions helped keep Oswestry man Colin Hunt alive after he suffered a brain aneurysm in Oswestry in November 2023. Colin had been out Christmas shopping with his partner Sue Camps when he collapsed in the toilets opposite B&M bargains in Oswestry. 'I was just shopping, just getting some bits for the house,' said Josh. 'I was in B&M opposite the toilets where it happened. 'A woman came in asking where the defibrillator was. I asked her what was going on and some man had collapsed in the toilets outside. 'I just went over to see if they needed any help. There were two women there - one was giving them CPR, the other was on the phone. 'I started doing compressions, the defibrillator hadn't even come yet, we put it on him and went from there. The ambulance came and then took over and did a great job." Colin was rushed to Stoke Hospital by the Midlands Air Ambulance where he was in recovery for 18 months, only returning home in May this year. Josh, who is the youngest crew manager in Powys, has been a firefighter since the age of 18 and said his experience helped keep him calm. 'We are trained to do CPR, we are all prepared,' said Josh. 'We've all been on jobs like that, it's not just me there are a whole team of us who would have done the same that day. 'Early support and CPR is what makes the difference, I certainly don't want all the credit, there were a lot of other people involved, we all did it together really.' Sue was later told Josh's intervention made a huge difference but due to the stress of the day, she couldn't remember what he looked like or his name and made a public appeal with Colin to try and track him down. 'It really made my day, I often wondered what happened afterwards,' said Josh. 'As soon as the ambulance came, I spoke to his partner and left as I didn't want to get in the way. It's horrible the whole situation normally so I am so glad he came through. It's incredible news. 'I would love to see him, I was going to meet him in town as I do go regularly.' Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the Oswestry Advertizer website Advert-light access Reader rewards Colin and Sue both said he would like to be able to thank Josh in person. 'I would like to meet him, as he saved my life and brought me back," said Colin. 'If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be here. 'He took control and sorted it all out.' 'I would love to just give him a hug and say thank you,' added Sue. The couple will also be raising money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Service who were key to Colin's survival and will be putting on a stall on the Bailey Head on July 26.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Four raced to hospital after car crashed outside Alton Towers with air ambulance scrambled to scene
An ambulance, paramedic officer, and two Community First Responders were also deployed to the scene HALF TERM HORROR Four raced to hospital after car crashed outside Alton Towers with air ambulance scrambled to scene Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOUR people have been rushed to hospital after a car was involved in a crash at Alton Towers. Emergency crews including an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene of the one-vehicle smash on the entryway to the major theme park this morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Four people have been rushed to hospital after a car crashed on the entryway to the Alton Towers resort Credit: Getty One man was quickly flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital suffering from "potentially serious injuries", while three other men, who sustained minor injuries, were taken to the same hospital by ambulance. The first call came in shortly before 11am today, West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed. The trust then deployed an ambulance and paramedic officer, alongside a helicopter from the Midlands Air Ambulance at Cosford. A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: "We were called to reports of a one car RTC at a location off Farley Lane in Alton at 10.55am. "We sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and two Community First Responders to the scene. "On arrival, crews found four men. The first of whom, a passenger, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed by air ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital. "The three other patients were treated for minor injuries and conveyed by land ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Four raced to hospital after car crashed outside Alton Towers with air ambulance scrambled to scene
FOUR people have been rushed to hospital after a car was involved in a crash at Alton Towers. Emergency crews including an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene of the one-vehicle smash on the entryway to the major theme park this morning. 2 One man was quickly flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital suffering from "potentially serious injuries", while three other men, who sustained minor injuries, were taken to the same hospital by ambulance. The first call came in shortly before 11am today, West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed. It then deployed an ambulance and paramedic officer, alongside a helicopter from the Midlands Air Ambulance at Cosford. A spokesperson for the trust said: "We were called to reports of a one car RTC at a location off Farley Lane in Alton at 10.55am. "We sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and two Community First Responders to the scene. "On arrival, crews found four men. The first of whom, a passenger, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed by air ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital. "The three other patients were treated for minor injuries and conveyed by land ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 2
