Woman dies in crash between motorbike and car near Whitchurch
A woman has died after a crash involving a motorbike and a car near Whitchurch.
The woman, who was a passenger on the motorbike, died at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.
The crash happened shortly before 6.47pm on Thursday on Heath Road in Prees Heath.
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent three ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene, while police also closed the road.
An ambulance service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a car and a motorbike had been involved in a collision.
“A woman, who was a pillion passenger on the motorbike, was in a critical condition.
"Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support and advanced trauma care but sadly, due to the extent of her injuries, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The motorbike rider, a man, was treated by medics for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”
