Shropshire Star

Lucky escape for driver after car rolls down 30ft bank in Ironbridge

A driver had a lucky escape after his car careered off the road and rolled down a 30ft bank today.

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The Land Rover lies stricken after careering down a verge

A green Land Rover came off the narrow Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, at about 7am.

There were delays in both directions while recovery works took place.

Police said the male driver was conscious and walking around.

Inspector Paul Crumpton, of West Mercia Police, said: "We had a call from a member of the public stating that a car had driven off the road.

"A man was out of the car, was conscious and was walking around.

"We got there at 7.15am. The man was breathalysed and was not driving under the influence.

"It is not known why he came off the road."

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