Woman dies after vehicle mounts kerb in Oswestry

A young woman has died after a vehicle mounted the kerb in Oswestry during the early hours of this morning, colliding with two pedestrians.

The incident happened at around 2.50am when the car mounted the kerb and struck two pedestrians outside the Grill Out takeaway on Willow Street.

Both pedestrians were taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by ambulance.  Sadly one of them, a 22-year-old woman, died shortly after arrival.

The second victim sustained serious injuries and is receiving hospital treatment.

The vehicle involved left the scene following the incident.

Police have since arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a public appeal for information.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bellamy, said: “Thank you to the public for sharing our earlier appeal and coming forward with information which has been vital in making this arrest.

“There will continue to be a police presence in the town centre today while our investigation continues.  Please feel free to speak to any of our officers if you have any concerns; we are here to help.”