Two fire engines scrambled to help free horse's hoof from trailer near Shawbury
The fire service released information about the callout on Monday afternoon (November 3)
Shropshire fire crews were called to help free a horse who had got into difficulty near Shawbury on Tuesday morning (November 3).
Two fire engines were scrambled from Shrewsbury and Wellington fire stations respectively to help free a horse’s hoof from a horse box.
The incident occurred shortly after 10am at a location on the A53 near Shawbury, with crews and veterinary professionals using special rescue tender equipment at the job.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said crews successfully released the animal’s hoof using pedal cutters.
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