UPDATE: An off-duty nurse heroically intervened to provide critical care to a seriously injured cyclist following a devastating crash in Rugby earlier today. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the junction of Bilton Road and May Lane shortly before 9 AM after reports confirmed a collision involving a car and a bicycle.
The incident unfolded at 8:49 AM, triggering a swift response from both ambulance crews and police. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the off-duty nurse administering advanced trauma care to the cyclist, a woman whose condition was described as serious.
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that two ambulances and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were deployed to the scene. The cyclist received immediate medical attention before being airlifted to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency treatment.
“Crews arrived to find an off-duty nurse providing care to a cyclist who had reportedly been involved in a collision with a car,” a spokesperson for the ambulance service stated. “The woman was in a serious condition and required advanced trauma care before being transported to the hospital.”
As authorities continue their investigation, the B4642 Bilton Road remains closed in both directions between the junctions with Buchannan Road and Prior Park Road. Rugby Police urged the public for their patience as they address the ongoing situation.
“We are working closely with our emergency services colleagues to manage the aftermath of this serious collision,” a police spokesperson said.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers cyclists face on the road and highlights the vital role of bystanders in emergency situations. As the community awaits updates on the cyclist’s condition, local residents are encouraged to stay informed through official sources.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent situation as we continue to follow the story.
