The lorry belongs to Chilton Bulk Transport based mostly in Abertillery, South Wales, which was transporting glass to North Wales.
Boss Steven Chilton mentioned: “The final I heard was that he’d damaged his leg. I’m ready for an replace from the hospital.
“That is the primary time we’ve had something like this occur so it’s a little bit of a shock to the system.
“I don’t assume this driver has ever had an accident working for us. He’s been with us 5 years, probably happening 10.”
Requested how a lot the collision is more likely to value the corporate, Mr Chilton mentioned: “I don’t need to take into consideration that, it’ll simply make me sick.”
Shropshire Fireplace and Rescue Service mentioned three fireplace engines attended and crews used cutters, spreaders, small gear and ladders to take care of the incident.
A spokesman mentioned: “At 5.29am on Monday, November 11, SFRS Fireplace Management acquired a name reporting {that a} street site visitors collision had taken place in Shrewsbury.
“One lorry in collision with two buildings. One casualty launched from automobile by fireplace service personnel utilizing reducing tools.
“A49 is at present blocked at Bayston Hill by attending emergency service autos. Street customers ought to search various routes till additional discover.”
A put up by Nationwide Highways West Midlands on X mentioned: “Visitors is held on the #A49 southbound between #A5 #A5112 (at Dobbies Island close to #BaystonHill #Shrewsbury (south) and #B4371.
“A lorry has left the carriageway and hit a constructing. @OPUHereford & @HWFireControl are in attendance. Updates to comply with.”
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service have been additionally in attendance.
