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Six injured in road accident involving a taxi

Six people have been injured following an RTC in Oldbury this lunchtime.

The crash occurred on the Wolverhampton Road at around midday.

Police remind people of the importance of wearing a seat belt when travelling in a taxi Credit: West Midlands Ambulance Service

“The woman travelling in the back of the taxi, believed to be in her 40’s, suffered a serious shoulder injury. She was then transferred by ambulance to Sandwell Hospital for further emergency treatment.

“The man, also travelling in the back of the taxi, only suffered minor injuries.

“The driver of the taxi, a man believed to be in his mid 40’s, was complaining of leg and neck pain at the scene. He also received treatment by medics and was transferred by ambulance to Sandwell hospital.

“The occupants of the car, two men and one woman, all believed to be in their 70’s, where checked over at the scene for minor injuries."

– A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman

A rapid response paramedic, two ambulance crews, a paramedic officer attended the scene and remind people of the importance of wearing a seatbelt whilst travelling in a taxi.