Driver dies after car leaves the road near Shrewsbury
A driver has died after his car left the road and collided with trees near Shrewsbury this morning.
The incident occurred on the Berwick Road, Crossgreen, north of Shrewsbury at 7.47am.
The driver, a man in his 20s was confirmed dead at the scene. He was driving a silver Mazda, believed to be leaving Shrewsbury towards Berwick.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a car had left the road and was among trees.
“Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save its driver and he was confirmed at the scene.”
PC Colin Martin said: “Our thoughts go out to the family of this man, at this terrible time. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, particularly a motorcyclist who we believe was travelling away from Shrewsbury just before the incident happened.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Police on 101 quoting incident number 0095 of 24th June.
The road is currently closed between Gravel Hill and Dunns Heath and is expected to be closed for a number of hours.
Two ambulance crews, a paramedic area support officer in a rapid response vehicle and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.
