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Driver cut free following collision near Bridgnorth

By Shropshire Live6 October 2014
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A driver was this afternoon cut free from their vehicle after leaving the road and ending up in trees near Bridgnorth.

Driver cut free following collision near Bridgnorth

The incident occurred at Aston Eyre near Bridgnorth at just after 3pm this afternoon.

Four fire appliances including the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Wellington.

Crews used air bags and small gear to release the driver who was taken to hospital.

PCSO Mal Goddard assisted at the scene of an RTC #luckytobealive pic.twitter.com/iSdAYdxpnv https://twitter.com/WenlockCops/status/519167522349019136

The road was closed for a short while to allow Fire crews to get the driver out pic.twitter.com/DXM7D5hGpG https://twitter.com/WenlockCops/status/519167913711116288

Fortunately paramedics were on scene quickly & the driver is now at hospital being treated. pic.twitter.com/9bQ5F3Kk1Z https://twitter.com/WenlockCops/status/519168236970311680

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  • West Mercia Police
  • West Midlands Ambulance Service
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