Man dies in two vehicle collision near Much Wenlock
A 24-year-old man has died following a collision between a car and a lorry at Harley Hill near Much Wenlock.
The car driver who died is believed to from the south-west of England died following the collision at around 1.40pm on Saturday afternoon.
He was driving a silver Volkswagen Golf GT TDI on the A458 at Harley Bank near Much Wenlock when in collision with a white Scania articulated tanker.
The Golf was travelling towards Shrewsbury and the lorry in the opposite direction when the collision happened near the top of the Bank.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews immediately assessed the driver of the car. Sadly, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.
"No one else was injured in this incident.”
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "We are anxious to hear from anyone who witnessed this collision, or either vehicle being driven immediately before it happened.
"The circumstances are still under investigation and anyone who can assist with determining how it happened, is asked to contact Shrewsbury police station on 101."
The Shropshire coroner Mr John Ellery has been informed and an inquest will be opened in due course. The victim has yet to be formally identified and a post mortem is being arranged.
