Car in flames after hitting tree in Shrewsbury crash

One person had to be treated by paramedics after the crash which happened on Sundorne Road at around 6pm yesterday.

One witness said that there had been a collision between a Mercedes and another car while it was overtaking, before it crashed into a tree and set alight.

The road was closed to allow emergency services to deal with the accident and a number of police were in attendance.

Fire crews from Shrewsbury were also at the scene and used breathing apparatus to bring the blaze under control.

West Mercia police closed the road and urged drivers to avoid the area.

Officers said the accident happened between Moston Road and The Shrewsbury Club and that traffic was affected between the A49 and Ditherington.

There has been no confirmation of the severity of injuries suffered in the incident.