Emergency services called after HGV collides with trees near Much Wenlock

Emergency services were called to a collision in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 22 April, after a heavy goods vehicle became embedded in a line of trees on Stretton Road near Much Wenlock.

The incident, which occurred near Grange Fencing at approximately 5.38 am, triggered a large-scale response from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Five fire appliances were dispatched to the scene, drawing crews from Much Wenlock, Telford, Tweedale, and Wellington stations.

Specialist equipment, including a rescue tender and electric cutting tools, was utilised by firefighters to stabilise the scene and access the vehicle.

The impact of the collision left the large vehicle trapped within the dense roadside foliage, requiring a delicate operation to ensure the area was made safe. Operations officers oversaw the technical recovery as crews worked alongside colleagues from West Mercia Police and the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

One casualty was reported at the scene. Following initial assessment and treatment by fire crews and paramedics, the individual was left in the care of the ambulance service.