Lorry containing 300 sheep overturns in Oswestry
A lorry containing around 300 sheep this evening left the A5 at the Mile End Roundabout in Oswestry and ended up on its side.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene following the incident at around 6.30pm.
Three fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit and the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Oswestry and Wellington.
Crews assisted with transferring the sheep from the lorry into an awaiting livestock lorry.
Firefighters also used four hose reel jets, and environment grab pack to stem diesel leaking from tank.
Also at the scene of the incident were the Highways Agency, the Police, the RSPCA and a vet.
