Medics were called to Shilton Lane
Paramedics were called to Shilton Lane(Image: West Midlands Ambulance Service)
A man was left injured after a crash on an icy road in Coventry. It happened in Hawkesbury yesterday (December 2).
Paramedics were called to Shilton Lane at around 3.50pm. Crews found that a man had been involved in a crash and had sustained minor injuries.
He was taken to University Hospital Coventry. Police have urged people to plan their journeys carefully amid frosty and icy weather this weekend.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 3.47pm to a RTC involving one car on Shilton Lane in Coventry.
“We found a man had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry for further assessment.”
Drivers are being urged to adjust their speed to suit the slippery conditions, taking extra care on bends and junctions. Police highlighted that abrupt manoeuvres and tailgating can be especially dangerous on icy roads.
A spokesman for Coventry Police said: “Cold weather is forecast for this weekend. With the icy conditions, please drive carefully, ensure that your windscreen is clear and keep your distance.”
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