Lorry and van collide in Shropshire

Thursday 11th June 2015 – 2.30pm – Chris Kowalik.

A man has been injured in a collision involving the van he was driving and a flatbed lorry.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A53 between Hodnet and Edgebolton, shortly after 9.05am today.

Two ambulance crews and a paramedic area support officer in a rapid response vehicle attended.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The van driver, a man in his fifties, had no obvious signs of injury but he did have pain to his side and leg. He was immobilised with the use of a spinal board and neck collar. A pelvic splint was applied and he was given pain relief.
“He was then taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”

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