Driver dies in collision on A5 west of Shrewsbury
The driver of a car has died following a collision on the A5 west of Shrewsbury in the early hours of this morning.
A driver has died following a collision on the A5 west of Shrewsbury in the early hours of this morning.
The collision happened between Nesscliffe and Montford Bridge at around 3.08am and involved a Vauxhall Astra and a lorry.
The driver of the Astra, a 23-year-old man from Shrewsbury, sadly died at the scene.
Emergency services including West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended to a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry at 3.08am on the A5 in Shrewsbury.
"Ambulance staff found the driver of the car in a critical condition. Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased."
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information or dash-cam footage which may help with the investigation is asked to contact Sgt Alexander Saxton on 07970864475 or Alexander.saxton@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident 42i of 23 January.
The A5 between the A458 Welshpool Road in Shrewsbury and the Felton Butler Roundabout was closed throughout Monday daytime and reopened shortly after 7pm.
