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Tractor crash closes A49 in Shropshire

The A49 in south Shropshire was closed following a crash between a tractor and a car.

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The wrecked tractor. Photo: Craven Arms Fire Station.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Marshbrook shortly after 6pm on Sunday.

The two men involved escaped without any serious injuries.

The driver of the car escaped with minor injuries. Photo: West Mercia Police.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, got out himself and only had seatbelt type injuries. He was assessed and discharged on scene.

"The driver of the tractor, which was badly damaged, did not require any treatment."

The wrecked tractor. Photo: Craven Arms Fire Station.

The road was closed while oil, which had leaked out of the tractor, was cleaned and the road surface was repaired.

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