A5 driver airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after car crashes into tree
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A driver has been airlifted to hospital with "potentially life-threatening injuries", after a car crashed into a tree near the North Wales border. The single vehicle collision happened on the A5 near Gobowen at around 1.30am this morning (Tuesday).
The casualty had to be freed from the vehicle, with the help of firefighters, before he was taken to Aintree Hospital for treatment. Two others were taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, following the collision which closed the road for hours.
A West Mercia Police appeal said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision on the A5 at Gobowen around 1.30am this morning (Tuesday 17 June).
"A blue Toyota Auris was travelling towards Oswestry when it left the carriageway and collided with the embankment near to the A5 Five Crosses roundabout.
"A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital via air ambulance with serious injuries deemed to be potentially life-threatening.
"Two other men, both aged 22, were taken to hospital via land ambulance. Their injuries are not thought to be serious."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a car that had crashed into a tree on the A5 in Gobowen, near to Five Crosses Island at 1.34am.
"Three ambulances, including one from the Welsh Ambulance Service, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene. On arrival we discovered three patients. The driver of the car, a man, was found to be in a serious condition.
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"Fire services colleagues assisted in freeing the man from the vehicle before he received specialist trauma care at the scene. He was then taken to Aintree Hospital for further treatment.
"Two other men were treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital."
The road was closed for hours while emergency services worked at the scene, causing some traffic disruption, but was fully reopened by 9am.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or dashcam footage of the incident, and has not yet spoken to police is asked to get in contact. Email craig.byle@westmercia.police.ukif you can help.
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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A driver has been airlifted to hospital with "potentially life-threatening injuries", after a car crashed into a tree near the North Wales border. The single vehicle collision happened on the A5 near Gobowen at around 1.30am this morning (Tuesday). The casualty had to be freed from the vehicle, with the help of firefighters, before he was taken to Aintree Hospital for treatment. Two others were taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, following the collision which closed the road for hours. A West Mercia Police appeal said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision on the A5 at Gobowen around 1.30am this morning (Tuesday 17 June). "A blue Toyota Auris was travelling towards Oswestry when it left the carriageway and collided with the embankment near to the A5 Five Crosses roundabout. "A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital via air ambulance with serious injuries deemed to be potentially life-threatening. "Two other men, both aged 22, were taken to hospital via land ambulance. Their injuries are not thought to be serious." A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a car that had crashed into a tree on the A5 in Gobowen, near to Five Crosses Island at 1.34am. "Three ambulances, including one from the Welsh Ambulance Service, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene. On arrival we discovered three patients. The driver of the car, a man, was found to be in a serious condition. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox "Fire services colleagues assisted in freeing the man from the vehicle before he received specialist trauma care at the scene. He was then taken to Aintree Hospital for further treatment. "Two other men were treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital." The road was closed for hours while emergency services worked at the scene, causing some traffic disruption, but was fully reopened by 9am. Anyone who witnessed the collision, or dashcam footage of the incident, and has not yet spoken to police is asked to get in contact. Email you can help. Find out what's happening on the roads near you
