Lorry and van crash blocks A49 near Shrewsbury
A man was treated for head injuries after a collision between a lorry and a van near Shrewsbury today.
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Emergency services were called to the A49 near Dorrington shortly before 4pm.
Three fire engines from Shrewsbury and Wellington attended the scene as well as two ambulances and a paramedic officer.
A man in his 40s was assisted from one of the vehicles by fire service personnel.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We received the call at 3.55pm and sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer.
"One man in his 40s was fortunate. He had lacerations to his head and was treated on scene by a paramedic and discharged."
Fire crews left the scene just after 4.15pm.
