Three vehicle collision closes A49 at Onibury
Two people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the A49 near Onibury, this afternoon.
One of the vehicles was towing a caravan, one a trailer, and a saloon car was also involved in the collision.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:
“Two people travelling in the car towing a trailer were taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
“A woman believed to be in her fifties, received chest pain and head lacerations. She was trapped in her vehicle for a short time and later taken by land ambulance to hospital.
“A male travelling in the same vehicle received minor injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Both patients were immobilised with use of a neck collar and spinal board.
“Ambulance crews assessed the occupants of the other vehicles involved and they were discharged at the scene and did not require further hospital treatment.”
An ambulance, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
The road is set to remain closed for a large part of the afternoon.
