Multi-vehicle collision closes A5 near Wellington
The A5 two miles west of junction seven was closed this morning following a multi-vehicle collision.
At just after 8am, a Leyland DAF lorry, a Peugeot Expert, a Ford Focus, an Audi A1 and a Ford Transit were involved in the collision.
A teenager was airlifted to hospital and six other casualties were taken to hospital via land ambulance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “It quickly became apparent there were a number of casualties at the scene, but thankfully none of them had life-threatening injuries.
“Following assessment by crews, a teenage girl was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar and treated for back and stomach injuries. She was also given pain relief before being flown to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
“The three ambulances on scene all transported two patients each to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
“Four of the patients, all men in their 30s, were all travelling in the same car and suffered minor injuries in the collision.
“Two further patients, two teenage girls, were also transported to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital."
A fatal collision at Emstrey Island during the early hours of this morning also caused major delays for motorists.
