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Tag Archives: Ambulance
Serous traffic incident on Lichfield Road, Shire Oak – avoid the area
This morning, Friday 6th October 2017, there has been a road traffic incident on the A461 between the Shire Oak Crossroads and Streets Corner junction – The A461 Lichfield Road at Shire Oak Hill has been closed and local congestion has been severe.
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Tagged 2017, 6 October, A461, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Brownhills, Cartersfield, Crossroads, Hill, incident, Police, Road Closure, RTA, Sandhills, serious, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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Road accidents on Pelsall Road and near the M6 Toll this evening
I’m receiving bits of information about a couple of road accidents this evening (Saturday, 11th February 2017) – a clearly quite serious one on the Pelsall Road between Brownhills and the Fingerpost, and another either on, or on the approaches to the M6 Toll/Burntwood Way.
Two injured in second Ogley Road crash in ten days
I’m sad to report that yesterday evening (Wednesday 21st December 2016) there was a serious road traffic incident on the Ogley Road near it’s junction with the Lichfield Road at Co-op Corner in Brownhills.
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Tagged 2016, Accident, Ambulance, bloxwich fire, Brownhills, Car, cassualty, co-op, Corner, crash, Facebook, Lichfield, Ogley Road, Police, RTA, smash, Twitter
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Pedestrian injured in collision in Brownhills: can you help find the car please?
Hi folks – there’s been a collision in Brownhills this evening in which a pedestrian has been injured requiring emergency services attention, and it seems the driver of the vehicle involved failed to stop.
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Tagged 14 December, 2016, Accident, Ambulance, Brownhills, Car, crash, Facebook, Lichfield, MacWarreners, Ogley Road, Police, RTA
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Accident on Miner Island, yesterday evening?
I note yesterday evening at rush hour (around 5:30pm, 3rd November 2016) there seems to have been some kind of accident at the Pelsall Road side of the Miner Island in Brownhills.
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Tagged 2016, 3 November, Accident, Ambulance, Brownhills, casualty, collision, Lichfield, News, RTA, Walsall
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Brownhills stabbing: Suspect named and charged
Following the remarkable events on Sunday afternoon, involving a double stabbing, attempted robbery of a convenience store and head on crash into an ambulance in Brownhills West, a local man has been charged with 10 counts, including attempted murder.
Police release more details of Brownhills West incident
Following the much-reported criminal incident in Brownhills West yesterday, when two local men were stabbed, a further statement has been issued from West Midlands Police today (Monday 31st October 2016), who are continuing to investigate the events that occurred, resulting in a 32 year old local man being detained.
Temperance, even!
Sometimes, enquiries on the blog take a while to resolve – and this one is just such an example, and a good reason why one should never give up hope with finding answers, as you never know who’s passing.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Followups, Fun stuff to see and do, Interesting photos, Local History, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web
Tagged 1974, @brownhillsmemo, Ambulance, Brian Edwards, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Christmas, Crabtree, Facebook, factory, First Aid, Hednesford, Infants, Lichfield, Local History, Maria Fitzgerald, May DayMemo, New Photos, OAP, Ogley Hay, senior citizens, St Johns, Staffordshire, Temperence Union, Things to do
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House fire in Cedar Avenue, Brownhills today
Sad to report a house fire occurred late this morning (Tuesday 15th December 2015) in Cedar Road, Brownhills.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 11:45, 15 December, 2015, Ambulance, Avenue, Brownhills, Catshill, Cedar, elderly, Events, Express & Star, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, House, injured, lady, Lichfield, lunch, noon, Ogley Hay, time, Twitter, Walsall
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Road accident on Lichfield Road, Shire Oak – can you help?
Yesterday afternoon (Saturday, 24th October 2015), there was a serious accident on the A461 Lichfield Road, Sandhills, north east of Shire Oak – I believe the incident to have been around the Cartersfield Lane junction.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 2015, 24 Ocotber, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Brownhills, Cartersfield, Crossroads, Hill, incident, Police, Road Closure, RTA, Sandhills, serious, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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House fire in Vernon Avenue last night
Sad to report a house fire occurred in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, 4th October 2015) in Vernon Avenue, central Brownhills.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community
Tagged 2015, 4 October, Ambulance, Brownhills, Events, Express & Star, Facebook, Fire, Fire Service, House, injured, Lichfield, man, Ogle Hay, Twitter, Vernon Avenue, Walsall
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Five treated after three vehicle collision in Brownhills High Street
News is just coming in of a three-vehicle crash in Brownhills High Street this evening, just near Silver Court/Farmfoods area, near the junction of Silver Street.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media
Tagged 14 April, 2015, Accident, Ambulance, breaking, Brickiln Street, Brownhills, c3, Closed, collision, corsa, Events, Farm Foods, High Street, Lichfield, Marie Morris, newspaper, Police, Road, RTA, Silver Court, Silver Street, smash, traffic
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Pensioner dies following Brownhills collision
The Express & Star is now carrying the sad news that the elderly gentleman who was involved in the road traffic collision in Brownhills this morning has sadly passed away.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged 19th December, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Brownhills, Chester Road, Church Road, crossing, death, Express & Star, Fatality, High Street, incident, Lorry, OAP, Pedestrian, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, wagon, WMAS
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Brownhills High Street Accident – West Midlands Ambulance Service statement
West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued the following statement in regard to the serious incident today (Friday, 19th December 2014) on Brownhills High Street near to the Church Road junction when an elderly man had been in collision with a tipper lorry.
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Tagged 19th December, Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Brownhills, Chester Road, Church Road, crossing, High Street, incident, Lorry, OAP, Pedestrian, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, wagon, WMAS
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Road accident in Brownhills High Street
I’m getting mixed reports of a serious road traffic accident in Brownhills High Street, which is currently blocked off. Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Accident, Air ambulance, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, Chester Road, child, crossing, High Street, incident, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Pedestrian, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, wagon, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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A welcome miscellany – which of these do you remember?
Facebook is really throwing up some gems at the moment – keen reader Maria Fitzgerald has sent me a bunch of varied images she’s found out of her family collection which I think will inspire debate and memories from readers – these are hot on the heels of the one she sent last week, that provoked so much discussion. Continue reading
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Tagged 1974, @brownhillsmemo, Ambulance, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, Christmas, Crabtree, Facebook, factory, First Aid, Hednesford, Infants, Lichfield, Local History, Maria Fitzgerald, May DayMemo, New Photos, OAP, Ogley Hay, senior citizens, St Johns, Staffordshire, Things to do
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Cyclist hurt in Brownhills incident
Earlier this evening (Tuesday, 16th September 2014) there appears to have been an accident involving a cyclist on the Chester Road, Shire Oak, between the Friezland Lane junction and Anchor Bridge.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, Chester Road, cyclist, incident, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Nutdm, Police, RTA, Shire Oak, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Brownhills Accident
There’s been a nasty accident in Brownhills during rush hour this evening (17th June 2014), when a car and motorcycle were in collision at the junction of Chase Road and an industrial estate access road.
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Tagged 17th June, 2014, A5, Accident, Ambulance, biker, Brownhills, Canal, Canal Bridge, Car, Chase Road, collision, crash, cycling, entertainment, Events, Facebook, Industrial Estate, Lichfield, Police, RTA, smash, traffic, Tuesday, Twitter, Walsall Wood, Watling Street
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Signatures still required on pedestrian crossings for Shire Oak petition
I’m running this request again for signatures to the online petition for pedestrian crossings in Shire Oak following the sad death of Jack Garrington – if you haven’t signed, please do.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, campaign, change.org, Chester Road, child, Cmpaign for Pedestrian Corossings, Councillors, crossings, death, HGV, incident, Jack Garrington, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Petition, Police, Richard Sherpherd., road accident, Road Closure, road safety, RTA, serious, Shire Oak, sign, wagon, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, WMAS, zebra
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Please sign the petition requesting pedestrian crossings for Shire Oak
Since the tragic, awful death of 12 year old Jack Garrington on the Chester Road, Shire Oak last Thursday, 10th April 2014, many Brownhills folk and parents of kids attending Shire Oak from further afield have not only paid tribute to Jack, but also want to join together to improve road safety in the area.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, campaign, change.org, Chester Road, child, Cmpaign for Pedestrian Corossings, Councillors, crossings, death, HGV, incident, Jack Garrington, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Petition, Police, Richard Sherpherd., road accident, Road Closure, road safety, RTA, serious, Shire Oak, sign, wagon, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, WMAS, zebra
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Pedestrian Crossings for Shire Oak – a campaign in memory of Jack Garrington
Following the tragic, heart-rending death of 12 year old Jack Garrington on the Chester Road, Shire Oak on Thursday, Brownhills has been in a state of shock – many locals have paid tribute to the young lad, floral tributes have been laid at the scene and it’s fair to say that a perceptible air of sadness has prevailed locally.
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Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, campaign, Chester Road, child, Cmpaign for Pedestrian Corossings, Councillors, crossings, death, HGV, incident, Jack Garrington, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Police, Richard Sherpherd., road accident, Road Closure, road safety, RTA, serious, Shire Oak, wagon, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood, WMAS, zebra
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Child dies in Brownhills Road accident – police statement
This afternoon, Thursday 10th April 2014, there’s been a serious accident involving a child and a lorry in Brownhills – sadly, the 12 year old involved has died at the scene.
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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, Chester Road, child, HGV, incident, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, Shire Oak, wagon, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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Road accident in Brownhills now
This afternoon, Thursday 10th April 2014, there’s been aserious accident involving a child and a lorry in Brownhills.
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Events, Express & Star, Interesting photos, Local media, News, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Social Media, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, Brownhills, Chester Road, child, HGV, incident, Linden Road, Lindon Road, Lorry, Police, Road Closure, RTA, serious, Shire Oak, wagon, Walsall Wood, WMAS
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Motorbike accident in Brownhills?
From reports on Twitter and Facebook, it seems there’s been a nasty accident in Brownhills near the Anchor Bridge Junction tonight (30th September 2013), between a car and a motorbike.
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Tagged Accident, Ambulance, Anchor Bridge, biker, Brownhills, Car, crash, cycling, entertainment, Events, Facebook, High Street, Knaves Cort, Lichfield, Ogley Court, Panoramio, Police, Pubs, RTA, Shire Oak, Twitter, Walsall Wood
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New Ambulance Station for Brownhills…
Just had this interesting press release from West Midlands Ambulance Service. It’s sort of full circle, really, as the last time Brownhills had an ambulance station, it was barely a couple of hundred yards away from the new base at … Continue reading
Posted in Brownhills stuff, Clayhanger stuff, Environment, Events, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, News, Shared media, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Council, Walsall Wood stuff
Tagged Ambulance, Ambulance Station, Annex, Brownhills, Brownhills Activity Centre, Brownhills local history, Central Boys School, Clayhanger, Events, first responder, Jan Davis, local blogs, Local politics, New Photos, Paul Baylis, planning, Walsall Council, West Midlands Ambulance Service
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