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Firefighters rescue trapped person after convertible car crashes into Oswestry field

Emergency services rushed to help free a person trapped in a convertible car left the road and crashed into a field.

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A picture from the scene. Photo: Oswestry Fire Station

Police, ambulance and fire services were scrambled to the scene on the B4580 in Oswestry just before 9pm on Friday.

Three fire crews were sent to the scene, which found one person trapped in a car after the smash.

Fire crews from Ellesmere, Oswestry, and Wellington, equipped with Holmatro tools, cutters/spreaders, chocks and blocks, successfully rescued the casualty.

A spokesperson from Oswestry Fire Station said: "Our fire crews faced challenging conditions as they located a convertible car that had left the road and landed in a field. The collaborative effort showcased the resilience and professionalism of our emergency services."

West Mercia Police closed the B4580 while the rescue took place and the casualty was left in the care of paramedics.

The stop message, which indicates the scene was under control, was received two hour later, at 11.11pm.

West Midlands Ambulance Service and the police have been approached for comment.