Woman airlifted after motorbike in crash with lorry on A41 in Shropshire
A woman was airlifted to hospital today after her motorbike was involved in a crash with a lorry on the A41 in Shropshire.
Emergency services were called to the crash at the junction of the A41 and A529 at Hinstock at about 8.35am.
The female motorcyclist was airlifted to the Royal Stoke Hospital with suspected serious leg injuries.
The road was closed at the crash scene.
Police tweeted:
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said the motorcylist's decision to wear the correct protective equipment has almost certainly saved her from more serious injuries.
"On arrival, crews discovered a woman lying on a grass verge next to her motorbike following a collision with a lorry," he said.
"She had come to rest approximately 100 feet from the lorry and undoubtedly received significant protection from the protective equipment she was wearing.
"The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was treated for a left leg fracture, immobilised and given pain relief on scene before being moved on to the air ambulance and flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital.
"The lorry driver, a man, was uninjured in the incident.
"West Midlands Ambulance Service urges all motorcyclists to wear full leathers and a helmet every time you go out on your bike, whether you are just popping to the shops or heading out on a longer journey.
"Unfortunately, accidents can happen at any time and wearing the correct equipment can potentially, as in this case, save you from much more serious injuries."
