Motorcyclist dies following collision near Shrewsbury
A motorcyclist died following a collision near Shrewsbury on Wednesday afternoon.
The collision involved a male motorcyclist and four cars and happened
on the A528 at Preston Gubbals, near to Roger Hotchkiss Cars at around 1.14pm.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered the motorcyclist, a man, with very serious injuries following the collision.
“Ambulance staff performed CPR and administered advanced life support but sadly it became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“Following assessment at the scene, a man from one of the cars was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a precaution.
“A man and a woman who were travelling in the second car were discharged at the scene.”
Three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance crew from Cosford in a rapid response car were sent to the scene.
Witness Appeal
West Mercia Police are carrying out enquiries and appealing for witnesses.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or was driving in the area at the time and has dashcam footage, is asked to get in contact with West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 339s 080519.
