Man dies and two others in hospital after crash in Staffordshire
Emergency services were called to Leek Road in Longsdon
A man has died after a crash between a van and a car in Staffordshire.
Emergency services were called to Leek Road in Longsdon at around 8:20am yesterday morning (7 September).
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, two North Staffordshire BASICS doctors, and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.
Despite their efforts, one man was confirmed dead at the scene.
Two other people were treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital for further care.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival we discovered a van and car that had been in collision and three patients.
“One of whom, a man who was travelling in the van, was found in a serious condition. Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
“A woman, also from the van, was treated for potentially serious injuries and taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital by land ambulance.
“A man, from the car, was treated for serious injuries before being taken to the same hospital, also by land ambulance.”