Two people taken to hospital after lorry and van crash on A5 in Shropshire

A lorry and a van have been involved in a crash on a busy Shropshire road this morning (September 14).

The crash occurred on the A5 near Weirbrook, West Felton, near Oswestry, at 6.51am, according to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said two men were taken to hospital and a third person was discharged at the scene.

The fire service said it involved a heavy goods vehicle and a light panel van.

Fire engines were scrambled from Oswestry, Baschurch, Ellesmere, and Wellington stations, alongside a rescue tender.

West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service crews have also attended.

The police and ambulance services have been contacted for further information.

The AA reported heavy disruption on the road after the crash.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.50am this morning to a collision involving two vehicles on the A5 near West Felton.

“One driver has been taken to hospital for treatment, the extent of injuries are not known but not believed to be life-threatening.”

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car attended the scene. An off-duty paramedic also stopped to offer assistance.

“There were three patients requiring treatment, all men. The first was treated for a serious but not life-threatening injury before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

“A second man was taken to the same hospital after being treated for injuries not believed to be serious. The third patient was able to be discharged at the scene.”