A DRIVER was taken to hospital after being cut free from the scene of a four-vehicle collision in Netherton.

The incident happened at about 7.15pm yesterday (Tuesday May 28) at the junction of Dalston Close and St Peters Road.

Emergency crews including firefighters from Dudley and Cradley Heath and three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma doctor were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews found three cars that had been involved in a collision and a scooter type vehicle on its side nearby.

"One of the cars, a silver Toyota had suffered significant intrusion into the passenger compartment. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was trapped while fire and ambulance staff worked to free him.

"He was complaining of chest and abdominal pain. He was given pain relieve and was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board before being taken to the Major Trauma Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

“The driver of a black car, a man in his 20s, was checked over by ambulance staff but was discharged on scene.

The driver of a third car, an elderly lady, was also assessed at the scene but did not need hospital treatment and was taken home by police officers.

“The final patient, a teenage lad, had suffered a shoulder injury after putting his bike down prior to an impact with the cars. He was taken to Russells Hall Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”