Woman killed in A5 collision near Telford
A woman has died and a man injured following a collision between a car and lorry on the A5 between Telford and Shrewsbury this morning.
The collision involving a silver Astra and a white HGV happened on the westbound A5 carriageway near J7 at 8.25am.
The Astra was stationary in lane one when it was struck by the lorry.
A 20-year-old woman from Staffordshire sustained serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent, but died en route.
A 19-year-old man who was also in the Astra was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to be treated for head injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.
Sergeant Steve Robinson of the Central Motorway Police Group is the senior investigating officer. He said:
“It is important we speak to anyone who saw the collision as well as those who witnessed the circumstances leading up to it.
“Please get in touch if you have any information that could help us investigate the tragic situation that led to this young woman’s death.”
If anyone has any information call West Mercia Police on 101 and quote the reference number 144s 21/07/13. Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
