Double tragedy as drivers killed in Shropshire A53 fatal crash
Police have launched an investigation after two drivers were killed in a fatal crash in Shropshire in the early hours of Saturday September 7. The male drivers were pronounced dead at the scene on the A53 in Shropshire on Saturday, West Mercia Police confirmed.[1]
The force confirmed the double tragedy on Sunday September 8 and appealed for witnesses after the collision, which they say took place at around midnight. Officers said the collision took place between a Volkswagen and Nissan in the Market Drayton area of Shropshire.
The A53 was closed well into Saturday afternoon as investigators worked at the scene. A passenger who was in the Volkswagen sustained injuries not thought to be life threatening.
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West Mercia Police Specials shared a picture from the road closure in the early hours of Saturday morning showing a police van and orange cones blocking access for drivers. A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for any witnesses following a fatal collision yesterday morning (7 September) in Market Drayton, Shropshire.
"The collision happened around midnight on the A53 between the main A41 / A53 Tern Hill roundabout and the Muller Island roundabout when a Volkswagen Passat collided with a Nissan Almera.
"The drivers of both vehicles, a man in his 40s and a man in his 20s, where sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger of the Passat was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening or life changing.
"Officers investigating the collision would like to speak to anybody who saw the collision or either of the vehicles prior to it happening. If you have any information, please contact PC Simon Fearn by email [email protected] or by calling 07870 150926.
"Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable speaking with the police, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
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