Emergency services called after tractor overturns in village near Shrewsbury

The tractor had been carrying hay bales

Firefighters, police and ambulance crews were scrambled after a tractor overturned in a village near Shrewsbury.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Shrewsbury Road in Harmer Hill at around 5pm on Monday (August 3) following reports of a collision involving a tractor.

Three crews were sent from Baschurch, Church Stretton and Shrewsbury fire stations. West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service personnel were also in attendance.

A spokesperson for the fire service said the incident involved an overturned tractor that had been carrying hay bales.

They added: “Crews made the scene safe and left the incident with police for vehicle recovery.”

West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been approached for further information.

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