A woman has died and a man has been airlifted to a major trauma centre following a serious collision between a motorcycle and a tractor on the A458 at Rowton yesterday evening.
Emergency services were called to the A458 in Rowton at 6.30 pm on Sunday, July 27th, following reports of the incident.
The passenger on the motorbike, a 56-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motorbike rider, a 59-year-old man, is in hospital with serious injuries which are not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
West Midlands Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances, two paramedic officers, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford, and the Welsh Air Ambulance to the scene.
Upon arrival, ambulance crews found an off-duty nurse administering CPR to the female motorcyclist. Ambulance staff immediately took over resuscitation efforts, commencing advanced life support.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman stated: “Tragically, despite the best efforts of everyone on scene, the woman couldn’t be saved, and she was confirmed dead a short time later.”
The man, who was also on the motorbike, was assessed by ambulance medics. He received trauma care for serious injuries before being airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Witnesses Sought
Police officers investigating the collision are appealing for information.
Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision, or has relevant dashcam footage, and has not yet spoken to police to please get in touch.
Ay witnesses are asked to email SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk if you can help.
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