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Two hurt in A5 crash near Shrewsbury

Two people were hurt in a road crash on the A5 near Shrewsbury.

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The A5 near Ensdon. Picture: Google

Firefighters were scrambled to Ensdon, near Montford Bridge, at 7.58am on Wednesday to reports of a road traffic collision.

One fire engine was sent from Shrewsbury where it was joined by the ambulance service and the police at the scene.

When they arrived they found two vehicles were involved in a collision.

A spokesman for Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Two casualties were assessed by ambulance but not taken to hospital. Fire crews used small gear to make vehicles safe."

The fire service incident stop message was received just over one hour later at 8.59am.

A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at 8am to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars on Holyhead Road, Montford Bridge in Shrewsbury.

They added: "One ambulance attended. Upon arrival we found a woman who was the driver of the first car. She had injuries not believed to be serious. She received self care advice and was discharged at the scene.”

West Mercia Police has been asked to comment.

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