Car driver dies after 'medical incident' in crash with van on rural road between Shrewsbury and Telford
A driver has died after suffering a suspected medical incident at the wheel in a crash involving a car and a van this morning.
The incident took place on the B5062 Roden Lane at Roden, near High Ercall, with West Mercia Police advising that the road had been closed from 8.40am.
Two vehicles, a black Renault Master van and a silver Nissan Note, were involved in the collision.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene after being called at 8.20am.
A spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car who is believed to have suffered a medical incident at the wheel, in a critical condition being cared for by a passing-by off-duty doctor. Ambulance staff immediately administered advanced life support to him.
“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff at the scene, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased.
“The driver of the van did not require treatment.”
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service were both called to the scene.
Police warned that the road closure was "likely to be in place for some time," and advised drivers to avoid the area, before the route was reopened at around 11.50am.
An update from the fire service said that they had attended but were not required to help with none of those involved in the crash trapped in their vehicles.
The air ambulance and a land ambulance were also sent to the incident.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police added: "Officers were called to two vehicle collision on Roden Lane in Telford at around 8.20am this morning (5 February). Sadly, a 62-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Next of kin have been informed."
