Police appeal for witnesses after man dies following collision

Officers on Monday appealed for witnesses following the collision involving two cars and a HGV lorry on the A41 between Bletchley to Upper College junction in Sandford, Whitchurch. The collision took place Wednesday 29 November around 3.10pm. A West Mercia police spokesperson said: “Sadly, a 50 year old man later died from his injuries in hospital.”

“Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact PC Andrew Quinn by emailing [email protected] quoting incident 234 of Wednesday November, 29. “Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk.” At the time of the crash Shropshire Fire and Rescue service said crews were mobilised to the scene to help free a driver who had become trapped after his car collided head-on with the HGV.

A spokesperson for Market Drayton Fire Station said: “One of the cars and the heavy goods vehicle had collided head-on, the car sustained significant damage resulting in the male driver being trapped and critically injured.”

The man was taken by air ambulance to the Royal Stoke University Hospital.