URGENT UPDATE: An off-duty nurse provided critical care to a seriously injured cyclist following a devastating crash in Rugby earlier today. Emergency services were alerted at 8:49 AM to reports of a collision involving a car and a bike at the junction of Bilton Road and May Lane.
Authorities confirm that multiple emergency vehicles, including two ambulances and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. The cyclist, a woman, sustained severe injuries and required advanced trauma care from the West Midlands Ambulance Service before being airlifted to the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for urgent medical treatment.
A spokesperson for the ambulance service stated, “Crews arrived to find an off-duty nurse providing care to a cyclist who had reportedly been involved in a collision with a car. The woman was in a serious condition and received advanced trauma care at the scene.”
In response to the incident, the Rugby Police have closed the B4642 Bilton Road in both directions between the junctions with Buchannan Road and Prior Park Road. They are working alongside emergency services to manage the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding this serious collision.
Police officials are asking the public for their patience and understanding as they continue to address this urgent situation. The community is rallying around the victim, emphasizing the importance of road safety for cyclists.
As the situation develops, further updates will be provided. Stay tuned for more information as authorities work to clear the site and gather more details on the incident. This tragic event underscores the critical need for heightened awareness and safety measures on the roads.
