Man and 12-year-old girl die following collision with tree in Telford

Police appeal for witnesses after 36-year-old-man and 12-year-old girl die following collision with tree in Telford

• Two teenage boys, aged 13 and 16, were both injured in the one-vehicle collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and a 12-year-old girl died in a single-vehicle crash.

Two teenage boys, aged 13 and 16 were taken to hospital with ‘substantial’ injuries following the incident near Telford at 2.10am on Tuesday morning.

A black Renault Clio was travelling on the A446 near the Wombridge interchange when it came off the road.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, a teenage girl and the male driver, aged 36 were both pronounced dead at the scene. 

The next of kin have been informed of the fatal collision, police said. 

A 12-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man have died after a single-vehicle collision near Telford early on Tuesday morning

Police Constable Craig Byle from West Mercia Police said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.

‘I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information or dash-cam footage of a black Clio travelling on the A442 which may help with the investigation to call me on 101 extension 7702085 or by email on [email protected] quoting incident number 43i of the 5 September.’

Witnesses can also call Crimestoppers to remain anonymous. 

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