Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after van hit tree near Minsterley

The collision happened on Lordstone Lane off the B4499 at Leigh on Tuesday evening.

The man was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called at 6.41pm to a road traffic collision involving a van and a tree on Lordstone Lane in Minsterley.

"Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic were responded to the scene.

"Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the van. He was assessed and had sustained serious injuries.

"He received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic travelling on board for further treatment en route."

Fire crews were called to help clear the road and make a vehicle electrically safe.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "At 7.14pm on Tuesday, October 29, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Minsterley.

"Request from police for assistance at road traffic collision to make vehicle safe."

One fire engine was sent to the scene from Minsterley.