Person cut free after two-car crash near Hinstock

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Firefighters helped rescue a person who had become trapped after a two-car crash in north Shropshire.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters were dispatched to reports of a crash between two cars on the A41 Newport Road, Hinstock, at 4.55pm on Tuesday (September 2).

Four crews responded to the scene from Market Drayton, Prees and Wellington, including a Rescue Tender vehicle, with an operations officer also in attendance. 

The West Midlands Ambulance Service, an Air Ambulance, and West Mercia Police were also on the scene. 

On arrival, the crews discovered two saloon cars had been involved in the crash, with one person trapped as a result.

Fire service personnel used cutting equipment to free the person before transferring them into the care of ambulance crews.

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

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