Air ambulance lands in Telford after multi-vehicle crash on major A-road - motorists experiencing 'severe' delays
An air ambulance has landed in Telford after a multi-vehicle crash on a major A-road.
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Emergency services were called to reports of a four-vehicle crash on the A442 in Telford, shortly after 4pm today (June 10).
The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service sent five fire crews including the rescue tender from Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington fire stations to the scene.
Three land ambulances, two paramedic offers and the Midlands Air Ambulance rushed to the incident alongside and West Mercia Police teams.
The air ambulance was seen hovering above the road before it landed nearby.
Reports from the fire service said four vehicles were involved in the collision.
Firefighters used cutters/spreaders and small gear to release one person from a vehicle and make the vehicles safe.
The AA's traffic news website reported a road blockage and severe delays along the A442.
At 4.25pm it said: "Severe delays of 13 minutes on the A442 Queensway northbound between Holmer Farm Road (Stirchley Interchange) and A5 Rampart Way (Hollinswood Interchange)."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "A passing-by ambulance crew came across a road traffic collision shortly before 4pm. Two further ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene."
West Mercia Police has been approached for information.
