Emergency services called to 'serious' collision near Oswestry involving multiple vehicles

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SRFS), West Mercia Police and Land Ambulance attended the collision involving four vehicles at the A5 junction of Weirbrook, near West Felton last night (Sunday).

Police urged motorists to find alternative routes after announcing the road was closed in both directions due to the incident.

SRFS received a call at 6:26 PM reporting the following traffic accident. Three firefighters, including the rescue boat, were sent to the scene from Baschurch, Ellesmere and Shrewsbury fire stations.

Damage to a car involved in the collision. Photo: Ellesmere Fire Station

An operations officer was also present.

Fire officials said no one was trapped in a vehicle and the incident ended at 7:24 p.m.

A message from Ellesmere Fire Station said: “At 6.29pm we were mobilized with colleagues from Baschurch station to a multi-vehicle collision on the A5.

One of four vehicles involved in the collision. Photo: Ellesmere Fire Station

“Upon arrival, we were pleased to find that despite significant damage, the occupants were able to exit their vehicles without assistance. Crews worked with partner agencies and made vehicles electrically safe.”

A Facebook post from West Mercia Police on Sunday added: “Please be advised that due to a serious road traffic collision the A5 is closed in both directions near West Felton, with queuing traffic from Gamester’s Lane (Weirbrook) to B5009 (Queens head). “

According to the AA Traffic website, the road has reopened and there are no queues.