Two cut free following collision at Swancote near Bridgnorth
Emergency services were called to a collision involving two cars on the A454 at Swancote near Bridgnorth this morning.
The collision occurred at around 6.50am, two people were trapped following the collision.
They were released by firefighters using holmatro cutting equipment.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “The cars were left some distance away from each other following the impact of the collision. The driver of one car, a man in his 20s, was trapped in the wreckage. Upon assessment, ambulance staff found he had sustained chest and abdominal injuries and whilst they administered treatment to the man, firefighters worked to cut him free from the wreckage.
“Once released, the man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board and taken by land ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further trauma care.
“The second driver, a man also in his 20s, sustained injuries to his chest and ankle. He was given pain relief by ambulance staff to help ease his discomfort whilst medics administered further trauma care. The man was then taken on blue lights by land ambulance to the same hospital.”
Five appliances including the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Bridgnorth and Wellington. West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Midlands Air Ambulance also attended.
The road was closed in both directions.
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