Two seriously injured in A5 collision near Oswestry
A motorcyclist and his female pillion passenger were seriously injured in a collision with a car near Oswestry at the weekend.
The collision happened on the A5 between the Gobowen and Whittington roundabouts at about 12.35pm on Saturday.
The 55-year-old rider received head injuries and the 57-year-old pillion passenger back injuries. Both were taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Their blue Honda Goldwing motorcycle was involved in a collision with a blue Peugeot 307.
Police are appealing for witnesses. Police Constable Grant Court, the investigating officer, said today: "The Peugeot was travelling in front of the motorcycle as they approached the Whittington island from the direction of Oswestry.
"The motorcycle was in collision with the rear of the car, which was in a line of traffic. Both the rider and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Shrewsbury or Oswestry police stations on 0300 333 3000."
