Woman in 'critical condition' following north Shropshire crash - police launch appeal
The two-car crash on the B5009 near Wootton occurred around 5pm.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Oswestry on Tuesday afternoon that saw two people taken to hospital.
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The collision occurred shortly before 5pm on the B5009 near Wootton, close to the junction with the A5 and involved two cars, a Mitsubishi Shogun and Suzuki Alto.
The fire service said fire crews had to use Holmatro cutting equipment at the scene, while police said two people were injured in the crash.
A woman in her forties was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” and remains in a “critical condition”.
Police added that a man in his sixties was also taken to hospital although his injuries were described as “minor”.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may seen either car, a Mitsubishi Shogun which was travelling southbound from Whittington towards Queens Head, and a Suzuki Alto which was travelling in the opposite direction, prior to the collision to come forward.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) North via email [email protected].
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