THE air ambulance was called to a crash involving a car and a van near Tenbury Wells. 

Emergency services were sent to the B4204 at Kyrewood at around 9.30am this morning (November 13).

A spokesperson from West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.

"Upon arrival we found seven patients," she said.

"The first, a man who was a passenger in the van. Secondly, a man and a woman from the car.

"All three were assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening. They received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment.

"Four further patients from the van were assessed and had minor injuries. They received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service helped release the two trapped people before handing them over to the ambulance service.

Police were also there to help with traffic control.