Man dies and four in hospital after Worcester crash, as man, 24, arrested

A man has died after a crash on Pershore Lane near Worcester. Credit: ITV News Central

A man in his 50s has died after a crash near Worcester last night.

Emergency services were called at 10.23pm to Pershore Lane in Warndon, after a collision involving a yellow Volkswagen Golf and a silver Honda Civic.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and being unfit through drink or drugs.

Three men in their 20s and a man in his 30s were taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision and one of the cars had ended up on its side.

“The driver from the car on its side, a man, was in a critical condition.

“After being removed from the vehicle, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The four patients from the other car, all men, were already out of the vehicle when crews arrived.

“They were all treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to Worcester Royal Hospital for further treatment.”

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch. Credit: ITV News Central

West Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward:

"Sadly, a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.

"A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and being unfit through drink or drugs.

"Three men in their 20s and a man in his 30s were taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries

"Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit South by emailing sciusouth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 00511_I_29042024.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk"


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