Shropshire Night Collisions Keep Emergency Services Engaged
Emergency services in Shropshire experienced a hectic early morning on January 18. A series of traffic collisions unfolded across the region, requiring swift responses from local fire and rescue teams.
Timeline of Incidents
The first incident was reported shortly after midnight at 12:16 AM near Market Drayton. Local firefighters responded to an accident on the A41 at Rosehill.
- Time: 12:16 AM
- Location: A41, Rosehill, Market Drayton
- Response: Firefighters administered first aid and secured the scene.
Just an hour later, at 1:15 AM, emergency calls came from Telford. This involved a single-vehicle collision at Brick Kiln Bank in Lightmoor.
- Time: 1:15 AM
- Location: Brick Kiln Bank, Lightmoor, Telford
- Response: Two appliances from Telford Central attended. Fortunately, there were no casualties requiring extraction.
Shrewsbury crews were next alerted at 2:50 AM to an accident involving a vehicle that had left the road and ended up in a hedgerow in Annscroft. This incident required extensive site security.
- Time: 2:50 AM
- Location: Annscroft, Shrewsbury
- Response: Two appliances worked for over 90 minutes to secure the scene.
The final emergency call came at 4:00 AM from Beacon Hill Lane in Monkhopton, where another vehicle had left the road but its occupant was safe.
- Time: 4:00 AM
- Location: Beacon Hill Lane, Monkhopton
- Response: Crews from Much Wenlock ensured the vehicle was made safe.
Summary of Engagement
This series of incidents highlights the constant engagement of emergency services during the early hours across Shropshire. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service demonstrated readiness and skill, ensuring every scene was managed effectively. With rapid responses to multiple locations, they kept the public safe amidst a flurry of activity.
