Crews cut casualty free after multiple vehicle RTC

Five car accident in Airdrie

Crews from Coatbridge and Easterhouse Community Fire Stations attended a road traffic collision during the rush hour yesterday morning in Airdrie. The accident on Calderbank Road involved five vehicles.

Four casualties suffering from neck and back injuries were treated at the scene by ambulance personnel whilst firefighters used hydraulic cutting gear to free the trapped casualty.

In the early hours of this morning, crews from Coatbridge and Shotts Community Fire Stations were called to an accident on the M8 near junction 5 at Shotts. The collision between an articulated lorry and a bus resulted in three casualties being taken to Monklands General Hospital and a fourth being taken to Wishaw General Hospital.

We urge you to be careful on the roads and drive according to the weather conditions. For more safety advise please visit the RoSPA website.