Man dies in Coventry road crash

A man's died, after a road traffic collision in Coventry last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.40pm to a collision involving a car and a van at the junction of Leaf Lane and the A444. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance service attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car.

“He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff at the scene.

“Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A second man, who was the driver of the van was assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

“He received treatment at the scene followed by self care advice from ambulance staff before being discharged at the scene.”

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