A MAN has been taken to hospital after a medical emergency in Stourbridge.

On Sunday, January 22 just after 1.10pm paramedics were called to Hagley Road after reports of a medical emergency.

A man was taken to Russells Hall Hospital, after receiving treatment on scene for serious injuries.

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A stretch of Hagley Road was closed by police while paramedics treated the man.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1.11pm on Sunday to reports of a medical emergency on Hagley Road, Stourbridge.

“Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

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“Upon arrival, we found a man. He was assessed and had serious injuries.

“He received treatment at the scene and was conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further assessment.”