Five injured in spate of collisions across Shropshire
Emergency services have attended three serious collisions across Shropshire since yesterday evening.
In the first collision three people were taken to hospital following a two car collision near Wheat Leasows off the A442 just before 6.20pm.
A woman in her seventies was trapped for over an hour in one of the vehicles, she was released by firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Once freed, she was treated for serious head injuries. The woman was anaesthetised by a doctor on scene before being taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment.
Two further casualties including a woman in her twenties were treated for back and neck injuries. They were fully immobilised with the use of a neck collar and spinal board before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Car overturns on the A489
The second incident occurred on the A489 in south Shropshire between Snead and Lydham just before 7.30pm.
Emergency services were called to a vehicle which had overturned, one male casualty was released by Shropshire Fire & Rescue service personnel using cutting equipment before being taken to hospital.
One injured as car overturns on A458
The third collision happened at about 3.15am this morning, a car left carriageway on the A458 between Churchcote and Ford.
One casualty was released by fire service personnel using Holmatro cutting equipment, HIAB from rescue tender and short extension ladder.
A thermal imaging camera also used to assist Police in checking there were no further casualties.
