2 men in car chase fireball; Police pursuit explosion.Byline: By Leda Reynolds TWO people were seriously ill in hospital today after a car being pursued by police crashed into another vehicle and sparked a fireball fireball, very bright meteor leaving a trail in the sky that can remain visible for several minutes; often a distinct sound, perhaps caused by very low frequency radio waves, is associated with it. . Officers were on a routine patrol at around 7.50pm when they spotted a suspect car in Old Lode Lane, Solihull. But as they followed the vehicle it sped off and smashed into a second car which exploded into flames on impact. Ambulance crews were scrambled scram·ble v. scram·bled, scram·bling, scram·bles v.intr. 1. To move or climb hurriedly, especially on the hands and knees. 2. to the scene and two people were rushed to Heartlands Hospital with serious injuries. Police were today unable to confirm whether the victims were in the car being followed by officers or were unconnected with the incident. "We had reports that the cars were on fire," said a spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service The West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the authority responsible for providing NHS ambulance services in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire in the West Midlands region. . "Two patients were taken to Heartlands Hospital and because their injuries were serious, we alerted the hospital in advance so they were expecting us." A police spokesman said the incident would be referred to the Professional Standards Department as a matter of routine. "One man is in a serious condition and another man suffered a head injury," added the police spokesman. |
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