Crash at Newnham Bridge - two people taken to hospital (From Ludlow Advertiser)

Lorry and Mini collide on A 456/A443 junction

10:37am Thursday 5th February 2009 in Tenbury Wells

TWO people were taken to hospital after they were trapped in their car following an accident near Tenbury this morning.

Alec Mackie, fire press officer, said the collision involved a lorry and a Mini at around 6.50am on the A456/A443 at Newnham Bridge.

Mr Mackie said a man, believed to be in his 40's, managed to get out of the car and collapsed.

A female was still trapped in the car and was released by the fire service and paramedics and taken to hospital, along with the man.

No one else was injured.