Three people seriously injured in Chirk collision
Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision on the A5 in Chirk, just north of Gledrid roundabout on Thursday.
Emergency services were called to the A5 between Gledrid roundabout and Halton roundabout after the serious collision on Thursday morning at around 8.20am, involving a car and a van.
Three men involved in the incident were all taken to hospital following the collision with serious injuries.
On arrival, firefighters successfully released two males who were trapped in separate vehicles, who were then airlifted to hospital for further medical attention.
A third male casualty, who had removed themselves from the vehicle, before the attendance of fire crews, was also taken to hospital.
Three fire appliances responded to the incident, from Oswestry, Wrexham, and Chirk. Three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene. The Welsh Air Ambulance and colleagues from the Welsh Ambulance Service also attended along with police.
Serious injuries
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered three men.
“The first was the driver of the car. He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Royal Stoke Hospital by the Welsh Air Ambulance.”
“The second was the driver of the van. He was assessed and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.”
“The third was a passenger in the car. He had sustained serious injuries that were not life threatening. He received treatment at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance for further assessment.”
Police appeal
West Mercia police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward or anyone who was passing through the area around the time of the collision who may have dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Tom Symonds on 101 extension 770 2273 or by email tom.symonds@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
