A DRIVER died in a collision which led to a burst gas main near Stratford this morning (Tuesday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed the man died following the crash on the B4632 Clifford Lane at around 10am.
A WMAS spokesman said that he was found to be in a critical conditional and was given advanced life support at the scene but sadly passed away.
Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a BASICS doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were called to the scene.
The crash resulted in a gas main being damaged.
A safety cordon was rapidly put up and nearby buildings evacuated.
Gas experts are working to repair the main and the road is still closed.
Experts continue to monitor the situation and residents are urged to keep windows and doors shut if possible.
