Man arrested after fatal collision on A49 near Whitchurch
A man has been arrested after a collision this morning between a van, a HGV and a car near Whitchurch in which a woman died.
Emergency crews from Shropshire and Cheshire were called to the collision on the, A49, Bickley Moss, at 9.30 this morning after receiving a call from a member of the public of the collision. Crews dealt with persons trapped which involved the three vehicles.
A 47-year-old woman died as a result of the incident, while a man has also been taken to Leighton hospital.
Police have also arrested a 45-year-old male driver in relation to the collision, he is currently being held in police custody on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.
The A49 has now re-opened after being closed most of the day in both directions between the A534, Wrexham Road, Risley, and the A41 Roundabout, Whitchurch while officers carried out investigations.
Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 205 of 14/8/2015.
