Extra safety measures considered over lorry crash

A lorry crashed into the Three Fishes in Bayston Hill in November

Extra safety measures are being considered on a road where a lorry crashed into a pub and a takeaway.

Temporary traffic lights were installed to make way for repair work following the crash on the A49 in November that badly damaged the Three Fishes and Hong Kong City in Bayston Hill, Shropshire.

The parish council's safety working group told National Highways it was concerned about people speeding and taking unsuitable shortcuts as a result of the lights.

Joseph Walmsley, National Highways route manager, said it had "increased scrutiny" of the road as a result.

Councillor Mark Underwood said he was encouraged by the response.

"We were heartened that they already understood our frustrations and are acting on them," he said. "The recent crash has really brought home the dangers of the A49."

Mr Walmsley said new signage and vegetation clearance would be looked at as a result of the meeting.

He added: "We await the results of the police investigation to see if any further actions are required."

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.