Person freed after crash between lorry and car on south Shropshire B-road

Emergency service crews rushed to the B4368 near Munslow, northeast of Craven Arms[1] this morning (July 25) after a HGV collided with a hatchback car. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at around 8.33am. Three fire crews including the rescue tender were sent from Craven Arms, Church Stretton[2] and Much Wenlock[3] fire stations to the scene.

Police, ambulance and Shropshire Council teams also attended. A fire service spokesperson said crews freed a casualty from the HGV using Holmatro gear, cutters, spreaders and small gear.  Nobody sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash.

The driver of the HGV was taken to hospital for further assessments while the driver of the car was discharged at the scene. A spokesperson for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of an RTC involving a car and a lorry on the B4368 in Shropshire at 8.36am and sent an ambulance and the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene. "On arrival, crews found a man, the driver of the lorry, who they treated for injuries not believed to be serious before conveying him to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

A woman, the driver of the car, was also assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene with self-care advice."  A statement from West Mercia Police said: "Officers were called at around 8.25am today to Roman Bank junction and Beambridge junction in Munslow following reports of a collision between a HGV and a car.  "No-one was seriously injured and the driver of the HGV was taken to hospital for further assessments."

Firefighters were finished at the scene by 9.47am.

References

1. ^ Craven Arms (www.shropshirestar.com)
2. ^ Church Stretton (www.shropshirestar.com)
3. ^ Much Wenlock (www.shropshirestar.com)