Horror crash in Warwickshire as woman killed and man rushed to hospital

Two cars were involved in the collision at the junction of Mere Lane and Copston Lane

A woman has died following a two-car crash in Warwickshire. A man was also injured in the collision at the junction of of Mere Lane and Copston Lane in Wolvey.

Medics were called to the scene at 6.13pm on Monday, October 1. Firefighters were administering life support to the woman - who was driving one of the cars - and medics immediately took over.

But despite their best efforts, the woman could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the second car was rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries.

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A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "On arrival crews discovered two cars that had been in collision, both of which had suffered significant damage. There were two patients.

"One of whom, a woman who was the driver of one of the cars, was found to be in a critical condition. Fire service colleagues were already providing basic life support before ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

"However, despite best efforts, it sadly became apparent nothing could be done to save her, and she was declared dead at the scene. The second patient, a man who was the driver of the second car, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire."

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