Man killed in Whitchurch lorry crash
A man has died after a crash between a lorry and a van in Shropshire.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene near Whitchurch Rugby Club.
Police confirmed he was loading items into the back of a Mercedes lorry when it became involved in a crash with a white Ford Transit van.
The incident happened on Sedgeford, one of the main routes into the town, at the junction with Queensway at around 7.40am on Tuesday.
Police closed the B5395 Sedgeford between Tilstock Road and Dodington Lodge as a result of the crash and warned people to avoid the area before it reopened at about 12.40pm.
Fire crews and paramedics were also at the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a man who had been seriously injured in a collision between a lorry and a van at the junction of Sedgeford and Queensway in Whitchurch at 7.41am.
"One ambulance and a paramedic officer attended the scene.
"The man, who was not from either of the vehicles, was found to be in a very serious condition.
"Unfortunately, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
The age of the victim is not yet known.
West Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage that could help with inquiries is urged to call Pc Symonds on 07813055976.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111 or crimestoppers-uk.org and quote incident reference number 66i of December 22.
