Video footage has been released of the aftermath of the fiery crash near Oswestry.
Multiple emergency services were called to the scene near Pentre Morgan yesterday evening (June 10) after two cars caught fire.
Footage released by Shropshire Fire and Rescue show that the two cars involved were completely destroyed by the fire.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that there were three casualties in the crash that were left in the care of West Midlands Ambulance service and the Midlands Air Ambulance.
Crews from Ellesmere and Wellington attended a serious collision last night on the B5068 in Oswestry.
— Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (@shropsfire) June 11, 2024
The incident involved 2 vehicles that set alight & crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the cars
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The service confirmed crews from Ellesmere and Wellington attended a “serious collision” on the B5068 in Oswestry.
The team were also assisted by the neighbouring North Wales Fire and Rescue Service at the scene.
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A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue said: “At 7.20pm on Monday, June 10, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Oswestry.
“The Road traffic collision involved two vehicles. Both vehicles were 100 per cent involved in the fire.
“One of the vehicles was electric. Crews wearing four breathing apparatus used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.
“All persons were accounted for, and left in the care of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Crews were assisted by North Wales Fire Service.
“Four fire appliances were mobilised from Ellesmere and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.
“Crews used Breathing Apparatus (BA),Environment agency equipment and Hosereel jet to deal with the incident.
“Also at the scene of the incident were the Air Ambulance, the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.”
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