15 taken to hospital after big collision on M42

11 vehicles were involved last night

A West Midlands AmbulanceBauer Radio News
Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 31st Oct 2022

15 people have been taken to hospital after a collision involving 11 vehicles on the M42.

It happened yesterday afternoon on the southbound side between junctions 11 and 10 yesterday afternoon (Sunday)

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was called at 5.27pm and sent multiple resources to the scene, including four ambulances, two paramedic officers, the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) also sent resources to the scene, including three ambulances.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:

“On arrival, crews discovered multiple vehicles that had been in collision, with a large number of patients. The incident caused the motorway to be closed on both sides of the carriageway.

“In total, 15 patients were assessed and taken to hospital between WMAS and EMAS resources. Thankfully, it is not thought that any serious injuries were suffered.

“Three patients were transported to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, six to George Elliot Hospital, three to Nottingham University Hospital and three to Burton Queens Hospital.”

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