Air ambulance called as teenage cyclist injured in Oswestry crash
A teenager was taken to hospital after a crash in Oswestry during rush hour.
An 18-year-old cyclist and a car were believed to be involved in the collision on the B4579 Salop Road near the Shell petrol station and the junction with Victoria Road.
Residents in the area reported that two air ambulances arrived at the scene along with police at about 5.40pm on Tuesday.
West Mercia Police told Twitter followers: "Officers are currently dealing with an RTC on Salop Road, Oswestry, this is causing a lot of issues with traffic at the moment so please try and avoid the area if possible. We'll let you know when the road is clear thank you
An air ambulance came down on land next to the Lidl supermarket. Land ambulances also attended.
The teenager was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
There was heavy congestion throughout the town while emergency services dealt with the incident.
