Shropshire Star

Two people treated by paramedics following crash near Gobowen

Two people were treated by paramedics following a collision north of Oswestry this morning.

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The A5, near the Lion Quays hotel and spa in Gobowen, was temporarily closed following the two-car collision.

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.10am.

One of the vehicles had left the carriageway and two people had to be freed from their car by firefighters, who used cutting equipment.

They were checked over by paramedics at the scene and are not believed to have been seriously injured.

Fire crews from Ellesmere, Oswestry and Wellington attended the scene.

Earlier, another collision involving two vehicles had taken place in the same area.

The incidents resulted in heavy traffic in the area for several hours.