A man was rescued after a tractor rolled over on the Powys border.
Fire, Police and Ambulance crews were called out to a crash near Knighton this morning (June 19).
According to West Mercia Police, emergency services were called after reports of a tractor overturning between Selly Cross and Little Selley near Llanfair Waterdine.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that specialised rescue equipment was needed at the scene.
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A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 10:39 on Wednesday, June, 19 Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Knighton.
“Two fire appliances including the Pinzgauer and the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Clun. An Operations officer was in attendance.”
West Mercia police have confirmed that the man who was driving the tractor escaped without serious injuries.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “We received a call around 10:45am this morning (19 June) with a report of a road traffic collision between Selly Cross and Little Selley, Llanfair Waterdine.
“Officers arrived at the incident to find a tractor had rolled over and a man trapped inside.
“Police supported other emergency services to help remove the man.
“He was not thought to have life threatening or life changing injuries.”
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