Boy taken to hospital after two-car crash on Shropshire/Herefordshire border

A boy has been taken to hospital following a crash near Tenbury Wells this morning (Wednesday).

Emergency services were called to the junction of the A456 and Station Close in Newnham Bridge at around 7.30am after two cars collided.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “Crews found two cars had been involved in a collision and there was one patient. The patient, a boy, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to Worcester Royal Hospital.”

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed a crew from Tenbury Wells, supported by firefighters from Cleobury Mortimer, made both vehicles safe. Police also attended.

Two male casualties were treated at the scene before being passed into the care of ambulance crews.