Shifnal crash update: Three rushed to hospital - two with potentially serious injuries - after collision between car and van
Three people were rushed to hospital - two with potentially serious injuries - after a crash near Shifnal.
The collision between a car and a van happened on the A5 near Burlington Farm, Burlington on Friday evening (February 13).
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The van driver was cut free by firefighters, who removed the windshield to get him out.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has provided an update on the incident.
A spokeswoman said: “We were called to reports of a two-vehicle RTC [road traffic collision] on the A5, Burlington, Shifnal at 6.06pm.
“Three ambulances and a paramedic officer responded to the scene.
“The driver of a van, a man, sustained potentially serious injuries. He was treated on scene before being taken to New Cross Hospital.
“The driver of a car, a man, also sustained potentially serious injuries and received treatment by ambulance staff before being conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital.
“A second car passenger, a woman, was conveyed to Princess Royal Hospital for further checks.”
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “At 6.05pm on Friday, February 13, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Shifnal involving two vehicles.
“Fire crews used a reciprocating saw, stabilisation equipment, a Tifor [winch] and small gear.”
Two fire engines were sent to the scene from Telford Central, as well as an operations officer.
