Man dies in Himley collision

A man has died following a collision between a car and a coach near to Himley, which happened yesterday afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Tom Lane, Bobbington, at 4.39pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:

“On arrival we discovered the car driver, a man, in a critical condition.

“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.

“The driver of the coach, a man, was assessed and discharged at the scene.”