Man suffers serious injuries following collision on A41 at Rosehill
A man has suffered serious injuries following a collision involving a car and lorry on the A41 at Rosehill this afternoon.
The collision happened at around 1.40pm and involved a black Mercedes and a Scania HGV.
The Mercedes was travelling along the A41 towards Market Drayton when it was involved in a collision with a lorry travelling in the opposite direction, away from Telford.
The driver of the Mercedes, a man in his 60's, was cut free by firefighters using Holmatro cutting equipment before being airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious leg, arm and pelvic injuries.
Police say his injuries are thought to be life changing and potentially life threatening.
Road closures are currently in place and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the manner in which either vehicle was being driven before the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 354s of 29 September.
A41 Ternhill, Market Drayton to Hinstock currently blocked due to a serious collision, please avoid the area. https://twitter.com/OPUShropshire/status/913755859079098368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Road block at Tern Hill - serious Road Traffic Collision A41. Please be patient. pic.twitter.com/TTJ8WGXpUd https://twitter.com/MDraytonCops/status/913793289991655426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
