Woman trapped in car following collision on A488 at Pontesford
A woman was released from a car by firefighters after being trapped for around an hour following a collision on the A488 at Pontesford this evening.
The collision involving a van and car happened at around 6.20pm on the A488 From Nags Head To Plealey to the south west of Shrewsbury.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews found a silver Ford Fiesta with significant rear end damage. A blue van had front end damage.
“A 27-year-old woman who was in the front passenger seat of the car had chest and back injuries. Working with firefighters, it took about an hour to free her. She was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
“A man and two children in the car were also assessed but did not need hospital treatment
“The man driving the van had been taken to a nearby property where he too was assessed but also did not need hospital treatment.”
The road was closed with a diversion in operation following the collision.
