The A41 near Prees has been closed in both directions after a crash which left a man trapped

The A41 was closed in both directions after a crash involving a van in nearby Sandford Preeson Thursday around noon.

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a report of a collision that occurred at the B5065 (Prees) exit at 12:09.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police confirmed a man was cut from the van but he was uninjured.

They said: “Emergency services are currently at the scene of a single vehicle collision on the A41 near the junction with the B5065 near Sandford.

“It was reported at around 12.15pm and involved a van. A man was cut from the vehicle, but he was not injured. The road remains closed until the van is recovered.”

At approximately 1:00 p.m., the spokesperson for Market Drayton Fire Station said the road was closed in both directions and urged drivers to avoid the area.

They said: “The A41 is currently closed in both directions between Tern Hill and Whitchurch due to a road collision which occurred on the Sandford bends.

“All emergency services are on site. Please avoid this area if possible.”

West Midlands Ambulance AND West Mercia Police We have been contacted for further information.