Young pedestrian dies following collision in Shrewsbury

An 11-year-old girl has died following a collision in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon involving a Range Rover 4x4.

A 77-year-old man from Shrewsbury was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The man from Shrewsbury has been further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The incident happened just after 4pm on Thursday. An emergency call at 4.18pm reported a collision involving a pedestrian and a 4x4 on Mytton Oak Road in Shrewsbury.

The first ambulance was on scene within two minutes of the 999 call, quickly followed by a paramedic officer, a second ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a MERIT trauma doctor on board.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Emergency services arrived to find a young girl, in cardiac arrest after being involved in a collision with a 4x4. Ambulance staff immediately commenced life support on the girl at the scene.

“Due to the proximity of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, the team took the decision to rapidly convey her by land ambulance on blue lights to the nearby A&E whilst resuscitation efforts continued en-route.

“Tragically, despite further treatment in hospital, nothing could be done to save the girl and she has since died."

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Chief Inspector Alison Davies said "We are currently establishing the circumstances around this tragic incident. We are in the very early stages of the investigation and I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicle beforehand, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 528s of 15 June as soon as possible."