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Casualty cut free and given oxygen after three-vehicle crash in Bridgnorth

A casualty was cut free and given oxygen after a crash in Bridgnorth this evening.

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Paramedics, police officers and firefighters rushed to the scene of the three-vehicle collision, which happened on Stourbridge Road.

One person was stuck in a vehicle and had to be cut free and given first aid.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 5.49pm on Monday, November 4, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a road traffic collision had taken place in Bridgnorth involving three vehicles. 

"One person mechanically trapped. Crews used Holmatro cutting equipment and gave first aid and oxygen therapy. All vehicles made safe by crew."

Two fire engines and a rescue tender were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock and Wellington. An operations officer was also in attendance.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has been contacted for an update.

For road safety advice visit shropshirefire.gov.uk/road-safety

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