Head-on traffic collision on Evesham Road

Emergency crews were forced to cut a man out of his vehicle following a head-on traffic collision on Evesham Road today.

The incident occurred shortly after 6.30am and involved a Vauxhall Vectra and a Seat Leon.

Police closed the road for around four hours in both directions following the collision, triggering traffic problems in the surrounding area.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered two cars that had both suffered significant damage in the collision.

“The driver of one of the cars, a man believed to be in his 20s, was trapped as a result of the damage suffered by his vehicle.

“After ambulance staff had assessed him, they worked closely with the fire service to free him. Once the roof and door had been cut away from the car, a specialist extrication device was used to safely get him out.

“He was treated for a fractured arm and a back injury as well as cuts to his face.

“Pain relief was administered at the scene and the man was immobilised before being taken to Worcester Royal Hospital.

“There were two women travelling in the second car.

“The driver, a woman believed to be in her 30s, was treated for abdominal and back pain whilst the second woman was treated for minor injuries.

“They were also transported to Worcester Royal Hospital, both travelling on the same ambulance.”

None of the casualties ' injuries are thought to be life threatening.