Motorcyclist injured in A49 collision south of Bayston Hill

The motorcyclist, a 49 year old man, had come off his bike and was lying on the floor following the collision which occured at around 1.10pm.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon assessment, crews and the doctor found he had sustained serious head and abdominal injuries together with a serious fracture to his leg. The man was given pain relief before crews and the doctor worked carefully to immobilise him with a neck collar, spinal board, pelvic splint and leg splint to prevent further movement and injury.

“Once stabilised and packaged, the man was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the regional trauma centre, for further emergency treatment. The trauma doctor travelled in the helicopter to continue treatment en route.

“The driver and passenger of the car, an elderly husband and wife, were assessed by crews at the scene. The woman suffered chest injuries from her seatbelt and was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a precaution. Her husband was in shock but uninjured and accompanied his wife to hospital."

The road remains closed.