Woman dies as car and tractor collide near Shifnal

The collision occurred on the A5, near Burlington Pool, shortly before 9.50pm last night.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival crews found a car which had been in collision with a hay baler which was being towed by a tractor. The car had suffered significant damage.

“Sadly the passenger of the car, a woman, suffered fatal injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The driver, a man, was assessed on scene by crews and had suffered no serious injuries.

“Due to the damage caused to the car, the man was taken to New Cross Hospital as a precaution.”