Four injured in collision on A41 at Sandford
Emergency services including the Midlands Air Ambulance were called to the scene of collision involving two cars and a lorry on the A41 at Sandford this afternoon.
The collision occurred at just after 4.30pm, fire crews released one person from a vehicle using Hydraulic cutting equipment.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “A male car driver believed to be in his fifties was trapped in his vehicle. He was treated for a head injury and was immobilised with the use of a neck collar and spinal board. The patient was anesthetised by a doctor before being airlifted to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
“A female passenger in the car received minor injuries and was taken by land ambulance to Princess Royal Hospital.
“Two passengers in the second car involved were also treated at the scene. A male in his thirties received neck, head and chest injuries. He was anesthetised and taken by land ambulance to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
“A second male passenger received minor injuries and was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
“The male lorry driver was assessed at the scene by ambulance staff and later released.”
The A41 was closed between Tern Hill and Whitchurch with a diversion in place via Hodnet.
Crews are in attendance at a serious incident on the #a41 sandford. Road is currently closed. Air ambulance on scene pic.twitter.com/hCEUYfrLdP https://twitter.com/SFRSWellington/statuses/500320533658238976
A41 Closed between Whitchurch and Market Drayton due to a Road Traffic Collision. Please avoid area if possible. https://twitter.com/NorthShropCops/statuses/500327169659527168
