Emergency services were called to the B4386 at Yockleton, near Shrewsbury, just after 7pm on Thursday, August 6, following reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a blue Mini Cooper. The car, which had been travelling towards Shrewsbury, collided with a house for reasons yet to be established, leaving a woman inside the property injured by flying debris.
The woman, who was not struck by the vehicle itself, was taken to hospital for treatment. The driver of the Mini sustained potentially serious injuries and was also hospitalised. A man in his 30s was later arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
West Mercia Police have launched an appeal for information, urging anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the car in the moments leading up to it to come forward. Officers are particularly keen to review any CCTV or dashcam footage that may assist with their enquiries.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses after a car collided with a house in Shrewsbury, injuring the driver and a woman inside the property. Police were called to the B4386 at Yockleton around 7.15pm yesterday (Thursday 6 August) following a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a blue Mini Cooper. The car had been travelling in the direction of Shrewsbury when, for reasons yet to be established, it collided into a house. A woman inside of the property suffered injuries as a result of flying debris but was not struck by the vehicle. She was taken to hospital. The driver suffered potentially serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. A man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol."
Incident Details and Road Closure
The collision occurred on a rural stretch of the B4386, a road that connects Shrewsbury to the village of Yockleton. The road was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident, causing disruption to local traffic. Police have not yet confirmed the extent of the damage to the property or whether the occupants were displaced.
The arrest of the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence highlights ongoing concerns about drink and drug driving in the region. West Mercia Police have reiterated their commitment to tackling such offences, which can have devastating consequences.
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information is asked to email SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk and quote reference 442i of 6 August. Alternatively, members of the public can contact the police through the non-emergency number 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
Police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen the blue Mini Cooper driving erratically before the crash, or who may have captured footage on dashcams or home security systems.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence, and authorities are urging all motorists to act responsibly.
