Man airlifted to hospital after crash between tractor and lorry
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor[1] and a lorry, Suffolk Constabulary has said.
The incident occurred today (Wednesday, August 2) in Little Stonham and emergency services attended the scene.
Police were called to the scene just before 12:40p.m to reports of a serious traffic collision on the A140 Norwich Road.
Police, ambulance crew and an air ambulance have all been in attendance to the incident, Suffolk Constabulary said, which occurred near Angel Hill.
The force confirmed that a man has been airlifted to hospital following the incident and that the A140 Norwich Road is now blocked in both directions, between the Coddenham Crossroads and Mendlesham.
“Motorists are advised to find alternative routes,” Suffolk Constabulary said.
Farm[2] accident
Last week, a man died in an incident on a farm in Malvern, Worcestershire. The incident occurred on Friday (July 28) on a farm off the B4220 near Cradley.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the scene at 10:38a.m where crew found the man trapped between vehicles.
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said he was in “critical condition” when the two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham arrived.
“Staff immediately began administering advanced life support,” the spokesperson added.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”