Man dies and girl airlifted to hospital after collision on A483 near Oswestry

The collision occurred at around 8.50am this morning and involved a grey Audi S3 saloon, which was travelling in the direction of Welshpool and a blue Volvo HGV, which was travelling in the opposite direction towards Mile End.

The driver of the car, a 59-year-old man sadly died at the scene.

A seven-year-old girl who was a passenger in the vehicle was airlifted to hospital, with life-threatening injuries. She is in a stable condition.

The driver of the HGV was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival crews found three patients.

“The first patient, a man who was the driver of the car, was found to have suffered serious injuries. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A girl, who was a passenger in the car, was also found to have suffered serious injuries. Following treatment at the scene, she was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

“A second man, the driver of the lorry, was assessed and treated for minor injuries and discharged from the scene with medical advice.”

Pc Ben Ward of West Mercia Police, said: “Our thoughts are with the family following this devastating collision.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident.

"Anyone with information is asked to call 01743 261833 or email DL-SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk.”

The road remains closed and is likely to remain closed for a number of hours.

Diversion Details

Southbound traffic is being diverted via the solid diamond diversion symbol:

At the A5/A483 Mile End roundabout, take the A5 exit headed southbound.

Continue on the A5 towards the junction with the A458.

Take the A458 westbound to re-join the A483.

Northbound traffic is advised to follow the above route in reverse.