Police to the rescue after puncture leads to A5 delays in Shropshire
Police officers came to the rescue when an elderly couple's car had a flat tyre, causing traffic delays on the A5 near Oswestry.
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There were delays on the A5 in Shotatton, while officers dealt with the situation.
The couple's car was then taken to a nearby garage after the incident, which happened around midday.
Sergeant Lee Johnson, said "An elderly couple hit an object in the road which caused a puncture.
"They were not in a position to change the wheel themselves so officers changed the wheel and then the couple were escorted to a garage."
Officers also thanked people for their patience as the flat tyre caused delays for other road users.
Sergeant Johnson tweeted:
