Crash driver fighting for her life

A woman was today fighting for her life after her car was involved in a smash with two lorries on a busy Shropshire road.The woman, who is in her 20s, was airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after being cut free from her car on the A525, between Whitchurch and Broughall, just before 12.30pm yesterday.

Staff at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire today described her condition as "serious but stable".

The two lorry drivers were not injured.

Police in Whitchurch today launched an appeal for witnesses to the smash, which involved a Vauxhall Corsa, a Scania light goods vehicle and a low loader.

The Corsa driver was cut free from her car by firefighters before being airlifted to hospital with head injuries.

Constable Chris Peel, who is investigating the crash, said: "The road was closed until shortly before 7pm while the emergency services and police collision investigators worked at the scene.

"The Scania lorry was heading towards Nantwich and the Corsa and MAN lorry were both heading in the opposite direction towards Whitchurch. I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash itself or who saw the Corsa or the two lorries being driven immediately beforehand."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "On arrival, crews found a car which had significant damage following a collision with two lorries.

"Ambulance staff then immobilised her using a neck collar and spinal board before flying her to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent.

"The hospital was put on alert as the air ambulance left the scene, due to the serious nature of the woman's injuries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Whitchurch police on 08457 444888. nextpage

The wreckage of the car after the collision.

One of the the lorries involved in the smash on the A525.

Another view of the crash scene between Whitchurch and Broughall.