A SERIOUS three-car collision has led to the closure of the A4440 Carrington Road Bridge near the Ketch and Powick Islands.
The accident happened about 12.45pm on Temeside Way and left one woman, aged in her 30s, trapped in her car for almost an hour as emergency services worked to release her before she was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. It is believed she may have a suspected fractured leg.
A second driver, a min in his 60s was assesses and taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital on precaution.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “The driver of one car, a woman in her 30s, was trapped in the vehicle due to the damage caused in the collision. She was conscious and breathing and whilst the fire service worked to cut her free from the wreckage, the ambulance staff worked together to assess her and found she had sustained a suspected fractured leg.
“The woman was given pain relief and fluids before being immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and pelvic splint and flown to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
“A second driver, a man in his 60s, was assessed on scene and was taken to Worcester Royal Hospital as a precaution.”
Carrington Bridge is now open in both directions.
