Two injured in collision near Shifnal
Two people have been taken to hospital following a two vehicle road traffic collision in Shropshire today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Brockton in Shifnal shortly after 11.25am this morning.
An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were dispatched to the scene. An off duty ambulance service technician was also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews found two cars that had been in collision.
“The driver of the first vehicle, a woman in her 20’s, was trapped in the car for approximately an hour. Once freed, with the assistance of the fire service, the woman was treated for injuries to both of her legs, her arm and a potential pelvic injury.
“The woman was given pain relief at the scene and immobilised before being airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further assessment and treatment.
“The driver of the second vehicle, a woman, was treated for suspected minor injuries before being conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, via land ambulance, for further assessment and treatment.”
