THREE people were injured - one seriously - following a crash near Church Stretton on Saturday.

Emergency services were called to the A49, one mile south of Leebotwood, at 6.20pm after a number of cars were in collision.

A woman, believed to be in her mid 20s, sustained serious injuries and was treated at the scene before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

A second woman, believed to be in her mid 50s, had neck injuries and was trapped in the car for around 40 minutes.

She was released and taken to the same hospital.

A man, believed to be in his 60s, had multiple minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further treatment.