Shrewsbury pub partly destroyed in crash says financial cost and headache is 'devastating'

Emergency services were called to the A49 in Bayston Hill at around 5.30am on Monday morning after a Chilton Bulk Transport lorry smashed through two buildings.

A lorry driver was cut free from the HGV that collided with the corner of the home next to Hong Kong City Chinese takeaway and into the side of the Three Fishes pub.

The incident occurred less than a week after Black Country Ales announced the acquisition of the Three Fishes pub.

A social media post today (Wednesday) by the pub updated Shropshire residents on the situation and thanked emergency services as well as residents for their concerns and donations. More than £4,000 has been raised for the family running the takeaway who said they have "lost everything". 

The pub confirmed that the property is in the hands of structural engineers. 

The post said: "The pub is in the hands of structural engineers while they work out the best way to secure the building, no one is allowed in the premises at this time. 

"I am in the process of contacting my insurance to make claims but this is going to take a long time due to the access issues on top of the fact I am leaving the pub. I have had no updates on the driver and only seen the same posts as everyone else but I wish him a speedy recovery. 

"The financial cost and the headache this has created for my family and those at Hong Kong City is absolutely devastating and will continue until the insurance can proceed. 

"Thank you to everyone who attended the scene and checked on all involved, to all the friends who have reached out to make sure me and my family are safe and to all the emergency teams involved who were professional and sympathetic. 

"Also thank you to all that have donated to the JustGiving page for Hong Kong City to support them and their family."