Air ambulance dispatched and road near Bridgnorth closed after crash involving six casualties
An air ambulance helicopter was deployed after a crash near Bridgnorth involving six casualties this afternoon.
The two-vehicle collision happened on the A458 at Morville at around 2.50pm.
Paramedics in road ambulances, police officers and firefighters were also sent to the scene.
According to the AA’s traffic planner service, the road is closed.
A statement on the website last updated at 6.34pm said: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to crash on A458 both ways between B4368 Ludlow Road and Telegraph Lane. Affecting traffic between Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth..”
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On Tuesday, February 17, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Bridgnorth.
“Two vehicle road traffic collision with no persons trapped. Six casualties with no persons reported as trapped.
“Both land and air ambulance in attendance. Crews in attendance and the road is currently blocked.
One fire engine was sent to the scene from Bridgnorth.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called at 2.39pm to reports of an RTC on the A458 in Morville and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, a specialist paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene. More information will follow when available."
