Shropshire Star

Man rescued after vehicle gets stranded in water near Much Wenlock

A man had to be rescued from his vehicle after getting stranded in water.

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The incident happened at a ford in Wigwig, near Much Wenlock last night.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 8.57pm on Sunday, December 1, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as 'urgent' in Much Wenlock.

"One male and his vehicle stuck in a ford. Male was assisted to safety by water first responders."

Two fire engines were sent to the scene from Much Wenlock and Telford.