Man and teenage girl killed in Telford crash as two other boys rushed to hospital

Police have closed off the road due to a serious crash

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 2.13am to a single car that had been involved in a collision at the junction of the B4373 and A442 in Trench, Telford and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man and a teenage girl who were the driver of and a passenger in the car.

“Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.

“Two teenage boys who were passengers in the car were assessed by ambulance staff.

“The first had sustained serious injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff and was conveyed to Birmingham Childrens Hospital for further treatment.

“The second had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance.

“A man, who was a passer-by was assessed by ambulance staff and was uninjured. He received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”

The road remains closed at Trench Lock Interchange southbound and northbound exit slip road prior to Wombridge Interchange.

The West Mercia Police spokeswoman added: “Officers in Telford are currently on the scene of a serious collision which happened on the A442 earlier this morning around 2.10am. The road remains closed at Trench Lock interchange Southbound and the Northbound exit slip road prior to Wombridge interchange.”

A spokesman for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We can confirm we have attended a collision in the early hours this morning where two people have sadly died.

“The Service was called at 2.09am to reports of a one car collision on the A442 junction in Trench. Crews from Telford and Wellington attended along with colleagues from the police and ambulance service.

“Two of the occupants were tragically pronounced deceased at the scene while two others were taken to hospital by ambulance.

“Crews are still at the scene and we ask the public to avoid the area.

“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of those involved during this difficult time.”