Woman taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after Oswestry house fire
A woman was taken to hospital with "potentially serious injuries" after a house fire.
Emergency services were scrambled to Queen Elizabeth Way in Oswestry at 5.21pm on Tuesday with concerns people were still inside the building.
Firefighters rammed their way into the property.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called by the fire service at 5.35pm to a fire at a private address on Queen Elizabeth Close in Oswestry.
"One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene.
"Upon arrival we found a woman who was assessed and had sustained potentially serious injuries. She was conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”
Fire crews from Oswestry and Ellesmere who attended with operations and fire investigation officers used a ram from their method of entry kit to get into the property.
A Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said that all persons have been accounted for.
The fire crews sent their incident stop message after 38 minutes.
James Lewis, of Oswestry Fire Station praised the ambulance service for its "presence and collaboration during this challenging time".
In a post on the station's Facebook page he said: "We’re relieved to report that all individuals are safe and accounted for following a house fire earlier today in Oswestry.
"Our dedicated crews from Oswestry and Ellesmere, alongside operations and fire investigation officers, utilised specialised equipment including Rams from our method of entry kit to gain access to the property. Two fire appliances were mobilised, ensuring a prompt and coordinated response to the situation.
"We extend our sincere gratitude to the Land Ambulance Service for their presence and collaboration during this challenging time."
He added: "We are immensely grateful for the professionalism and efficiency demonstrated by our firefighters. Your safety is our utmost priority, and we’re relieved to confirm that all individuals are safe and accounted for.
"Thank you to everyone involved for their swift action and tireless efforts."
