Woman airlifted to hospital following A49 crash

A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a crash on the A49 near Ludlow.

Emergency servies were called out following reports a car had left the carriageway and come to a rest in field.

One woman was released from the rear of the vehicle with cutting equipment and the use of a longboard. Firefighters used the roof flap extrication technique.

The female was transported via Land Ambulance.

The driver of the vehicle was transported to hospital via Air Ambulance.

Four fire engines including the Rescue Tender from Craven Arms, Ludlow and Wellington responded to the call, which came in at 1.40pm.