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| Woman crushed by falling tree in Market Drayton | Woman crushed by falling tree in Market Drayton |
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| An elderly woman suffered serious head injuries when a large tree fell on her, pinning her to the ground. | An elderly woman suffered serious head injuries when a large tree fell on her, pinning her to the ground. |
| Witnesses reported hearing a loud crack before a large part of the tree fell on her near the library in Frogmore Road, Market Drayton on Saturday morning. | Witnesses reported hearing a loud crack before a large part of the tree fell on her near the library in Frogmore Road, Market Drayton on Saturday morning. |
| Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said they used electric saws and hand saws to cut the pedestrian free. | Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said they used electric saws and hand saws to cut the pedestrian free. |
| It took about 30 minutes to rescue her and she was then taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. | It took about 30 minutes to rescue her and she was then taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. |
| West Midlands Ambulance Service said the woman had suffered "serious injuries". | West Midlands Ambulance Service said the woman had suffered "serious injuries". |
| A West Mercia Police spokesman said the first 999 call was made to them at 11:37 BST and the patient was removed by 12:12. | |
| He added: "An elderly woman sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital." | He added: "An elderly woman sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital." |
| Latest news and live updates from the West Midlands | Latest news and live updates from the West Midlands |
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| Shropshire Council has been approached by the BBC for a comment. | Shropshire Council has been approached by the BBC for a comment. |