Two Fatally Injured In Oswestry RTC

TWO FATALLY INJURED IN OSWESTRY RTC

Two men have died following a collision on the A5 in Oswestry yesterday (Sunday).

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 5.02pm to Mile End Island on the A5 in Oswestry to a collision involving a lorry and a car. Three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and a Medic from Wales Air Ambulance attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found four patients from the lorry and the car.

“Firstly, the driver of the first car and secondly, the driver of the lorry, both of whom were assessed and unfortunately, it was clear that nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.

“Thirdly and fourthly, a woman and a child who were passengers in the lorry. Both were assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

“They were conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further assessment.

“No further patients required treatment.”