Motorist helped free by firefighters after car ends up on its side near Craven Arms
A motorist was helped free by firefighters after a vehicle ended up on its side in a crash near Craven Arms.
The collision happened at Affcot at around 8.57am on Saturday (February 14). Nobody was hurt, the ambulance service has confirmed.
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "We were called by the police to the A49, Strefford, Craven Arms at 9.04am on Saturday, February 14. Two ambulances were sent to the scene where they found a car overturned. Fortunately no one was injured."
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “On Saturday, February 14, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Craven Arms involving one vehicle which had come to rest on its side.
“One person was assisted from the vehicle by fire service personnel. Crews made the vehicle electrically safe.”
One fire engine was sent to the scene from Craven Arms. Crews used small gear and a short extension ladder to deal with the incident.
