A driver in his 40s was hospitalized after a serious crash on the A449 in Hawford, prompting emergency services to respond early Monday morning
Hawford: A driver in his 40s had a rough start to the week after a crash on the A449. He had to be cut from his car, which had hit a tree.
Emergency services were called just before 6 am on Monday. The poor guy was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.
The accident caused quite a stir, with traffic backed up for commuters. Fire crews worked hard to free the driver from his vehicle using special tools.
An off-duty police officer spotted the crash and quickly called for help. Officers set up a lane closure on the A449, which lasted most of the morning.
The ambulance service was the first on the scene, arriving around 5:50 am. They treated the driver for potentially serious injuries before he was taken to the hospital.
A spokesperson from the ambulance service confirmed they responded to reports of the crash and provided care to the injured driver.
The police also reported that they received a call about the incident shortly after 6 am. They managed the road closure while ensuring the driver got the help he needed.
Fire crews from Hereford and Worcester were called in to assist. They worked quickly to extricate the man from his car and hand him over to the ambulance team.
The A449 was closed northbound, causing some delays, but safety was the priority. Everyone involved did a great job responding to the situation.
