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Powys County Times
26-07-2025
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Lorry driver cut from vehicle after crash with building
A lorry driver was cut from the vehicle after crashing into a car and a building just over the Powys border. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it had to rescue a driver following a crash in the village of Beambridge, between Clun and Craven Arms in south Shropshire. When fire crews from Craven Arms, Church Stretton and Wellington arrived at the scene on Friday (July 25), they found the lorry wedged in a nearby building with the driver trapped inside. A spokesperson for Church Stretton Fire Station said: 'We went out to a road traffic collision incident today along with crews from Craven Arms Fire Station Much Wenlock Fire Station and Wellington Fire Station where a HGV lorry had collided with a car and hit a building on the B4368 in Beambridge. 'On arrival the male driver of the HGV was still trapped inside the vehicle due to the dashboard trapping his legs, so crews got to work on extraction.' Due to the nature of the braking system inside the lorry, the brakes were locked on the vehicle meaning the driver had to be cut from the HGV while crews were assisted by a local farmer. The spokesperson added: 'To make the incident more challenging the HGV had low air brake tank pressure, which when low the brakes will automatically engage, so to move the vehicle back from the building we were assisted by a local farmer with his Manitou to lift the vehicle and move it away from the building where we could then release the driver with our Holmatro cutting equipment who was still talking, laughing, conscious throughout with no serious injuries but went to hospital for a check over. 'Excellent team working from all crews, Police officers and ambulance crews on scene along with the local farmer, with a great outcome to this challenging incident.'
BBC News
16-07-2025
- BBC News
Woman dies after Shropshire village pub fire
A woman has died after a fire in a pub in south Shropshire on Mercia Police said it was called to the Fighting Cocks Inn, Stottesdon, at about 19:20 BST.A woman in her 50s was found unresponsive and was subsequently pronounced dead at the force said her death was not being treated as suspicious and there was no third-party involvement. The BBC has contacted Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pub's wooden chalet destroyed in fire
A fire has destroyed a pub's chalet after it ripped through the building. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Malt Shovel Pub in Highley on Saturday at about 00:12 BST. Pictures posted on the fire service's Facebook page show firefighters extinguishing glowing red and orange wood. Three crews from Bridgnorth, Kidderminster and Cleobury Mortimer were sent to the blaze and discovered the remains of a wooden chalet, a spokesperson added. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Fire crews tackle blaze at former city pub Watch: Multiple fire crews tackle blaze at old pub Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Powys County Times
Firefighters tackling 40-acre forest fire near Machynlleth
Firefighters are tackling a nearly 40-acre forest fire near Machynlleth that is 'well alight'. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have sent four different fire crews with assistance from English teams to tackle a major forest fire at Glaspwll near Machynlleth. Crews were called to the scene just after 10am this morning (May 15) and the service has reported the fire it is tackling a blaze covering 15 hectares (37 acres). RECOMMENDED READING: A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: 'At 10.01am on Thursday, May 14, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, Llanidloes, Tregaron Fire Stations were called to an incident in Glaspwll in Machynlleth. 'This incident is currently ongoing. 'Supported by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, crews are currently dealing with a forest fire, with approximately 15 hectares of trees and grass that is well alight.' Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app Shropshire Fire and Rescue confirmed it has sent support across the border. In its latest update, a spokesperson for the service said: 'At 10:37 on Thursday, May, 15, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Glaspwll, Machynlleth . 'One fire appliance including the Water Carrier was mobilised from Oswestry. 'Oswestry assisting Mid & West Wales Fire Service with forest fire.'
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Leader Live
Woman dies after crash near Bronnington in Wrexham
The incident occurred between Bronnington and Welshampton yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 13). Shortly after 4.30pm police responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle – a blue-coloured Toyota Rav4 on the A495. Paramedics, ambulance and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, North Wales Police said. The male driver was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital with minor injuries. MORE NEWS Detective Inspector Tim Evans of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He said: 'Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are urging anybody who may have been travelling in the vicinity and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.' Anybody with information is urged to contact officers via the North Wales Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000395367.
