Drivers 'lucky to walk away' as lorry and van crash on Shropshire road
Two drivers were cut free today after they were trapped when a van and and lorry crashed, blocking a Shropshire road.
Ambulance workers said the pair were extremely lucky to have not suffered more serious injuries.
Fire crews cut the drivers free after the crash in Soulton Road, Wem, which happened at about 7.20am.
A rescue tender and fire crews from Wem, Prees and Wellington were at the scene, along with police and an ambulance crew.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said two ambulances, a paramedic area support officer and a rapid response vehicle from the Midlands Air Ambulance base in Cosford, carrying a trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic, were dispatched to the scene.
"Crews arrived at the scene to find a lorry and a van that had been in collision. Each vehicle had been carrying single occupants at the time of the incident, both of which were trapped within their vehicles due to the significant damaged sustained in the incident.
"The driver of the lorry, a man, was trapped for approximately one hour. Emergency services worked closely together to free the man safely.
"The man was treated at the scene for facial injuries and a laceration to his head.
"The van driver, a man, was also trapped for a short period of time. He was treated for facial and knee injuries.
"Both men were assessed by the doctor at the scene and cleared of any potential spinal injuries prior to being freed from their vehicles.
"The men were conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said the drivers' injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
The road was closed at both ends while emergency services dealt with the situation.
