Man in hospital after HGV crashes into trees near Shropshire town

A man is in hospital after emergency crews were called to an early morning incident on Wednesday (April 22) after an articulated HGV became embedded in trees on Stretton Road, Much Wenlock.

Five fire appliances attended the scene, with crews from Much Wenlock, Telford, Tweedale, and Wellington stations, alongside operations officers.

Firefighters worked to make the vehicle safe and used specialist cutting equipment to assist with its removal.

Police and land ambulance services were also in attendance. One casualty was reported at the scene who was conveyed to hospital.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of an RTC involving a HGV and a pedestrian on Stretton Road in Much Wenlock at 5.26am and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.

“On arrival, crews found a man, who they treated for serious injuries before conveying him under emergency driving conditions to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.”

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to a business on Stretton Road in Much Wenlock on Wednesday April 22 following a report that a man had been struck by a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

The incident caused disruption while emergency services managed the situation and cleared the vehicle.