Two men killed in A5 horror crash involving van and car

Two men have died in a crash on the A5. Emergency services were called to a collision involving a van and a car near the Mile End roundabout in Oswestry on Sunday evening.

West Mercia Police said a blue Peugeot estate was being driven westbound towards Oswestry and a grey Renault box van had been travelling in the opposite direction before they both collided. The driver of the van, a 33-year-old man, and the driver of the car involved, an 81-year-old man, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman and child, who were passengers in the van, sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Police are now appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

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A spokesperson said: "Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the incident. Please get in touch with Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) on sciunorth@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 01743 261833."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a critical care car from the Air Ambulance Service and a medic from Wales Air Ambulance attended the scene. They added: "Upon arrival we found four patients from the [van] and the car.

“Firstly, the driver of the first car and secondly, the driver of the [van], 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 [van]. Both were assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

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

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