Two teenagers who died after a three-car crash on a Shropshire road were named by police today as Naim Anwar, 19, and Zeeshan Ahmed, 15. Both came from Craven Arms.
They had been travelling along the A49 near Wistanstow when the accident happened one mile north of Craven Arms.
Mr Anwar, who was driving a white Peugeot 306, was pronounced dead at the scene after the accident about 9.45pm on Monday.
Zeeshan Ahmed was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by ambulance, where he died yesterday morning.
Another passenger, a young man, was transferred to the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire where he remains in a critical condition.
Mr Anwar’s car was travelling southbound on the A49 when it was in collision with a red Jeep Cherokee and a white Vauxhall Vivaro van travelling in the opposite direction towards Shrewsbury.
A 53-year-old woman passenger in the Jeep was taken to hospital with a suspected broken wrist. The driver and van driver were uninjured.
An inquest on the two teenagers was due to be opened later today.
The accident left the road closed until about 1pm yesterday.
Paramedics had just happened upon the incident but two more ambulances were called to the scene. Fire crews from Craven Arms and Church Stretton also attended.
Anyone who saw the collision or any of the vehicles prior to the crash is urged to call police on 08457 444888.
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Having grown up with both Naim and Zeeshan, too many memories make this really really hard for not just us as close relatives, but for their families. May they all have strength to get through this horrible horrible experience, and may everyone support them in everyway they can.
Two young lives lost too quickly.. they hadn’t even seen what they’re life could’ve been.
May they rest in peace.
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Such young men, a terrible shame.
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My thoughts go out to both families at this difficult time. A couple of years older than Naim, i remember him from school as a happy spirited teenager.
May both rest in peace and may their families stay strong.
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I’ve read too many similar stories to this already this year, all involving young people,who will never have the chance to reach their full potential or enjoy life to the maximum.
Accidents happen every day, and are sometimes unavoidable, but maybe it’s time we looked at the way people can obtain their licence.
Perhaps a limited amount of lessons/hours before the test?
And I’m certain that elderly people should have to have further tests to make sure they are capable of driving. Factors such as illness, poor eyesight etc are bound to affect driving ability, and having to take only one test in your lifetime, and then to continue driving for 50, 60 or even 70 yrs is madness.
My heart goes out to the families of these young people, and I’m not accounting any blame in this particular accident, but we need to look at the bigger picture.
It’s too sad to see repeated stories of this type.
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I knew Zee and Naim from school and through Naz, both amazing, funny and well liked lads.
I never saw them without a smile on their face.
Miss you both
Rest in peace
x x x
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We would just like to say that our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time, they will be sadly missed.
Rest in peace x
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
“Verily we belong to Allah, and to Allah we return.”
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This is such a tragedy. Words cannot express the loss their friends felt and we cannot comprehend the grief their families face, our thoughts are with them. We pray that Naz makes a speedy recovery as another loss would be so unjust. Aleshia, Kyle and Kayleigh send their love.
Rest in peace xx
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Very sad to hear of more young people killed on our Shropshire roads. Our deep sympathy goes to their families and friends.
Brett & Julia Parker
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My sincere sympathy go to the families of these two young men, cut off in their prime. Whatever the cause, may they rest in peace.
However, I must comment on Saire’s comment – not all accidents are caused by the elderly. Believe it or not the majority of us “oldies” are still “capable” of driving sensibly! You must think about the youngsters who drive like maniacs when the ink on their new licences are still wet! The thrill of speed in also a killer, so think on before generalising.
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rest in peace my good friends we wil never forget the smiles on your faces and playing cricket for craven arms cricket project
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miss u zee my big bro such i young age love u mwah laa ilaha illallaahu muhamadur rasulalah
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i miss you loads naim. you didt deserve any of this. but thats part of life. i cant change you not being here. but there are sooo many memories that we will be thinking about time to time. no matter what your in our hearts. both of you!! Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
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naim always had about 20 best friends, and we all came for him n will always pray for him
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RIP lads.
I only knew Niam and i suppose we didnt speak much. You will be missed and no one deserves to go in that way.
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i didnt really know zee that well,more his brother and sister and parents.they are lovely people and dont deserve such a terrible tragedy like this to happen to them.so sorry for you loss i hope you find the strength to take each day as it comes.love and deepest sympathy laura and sian your friendsx
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One of our first members of Homework Club,Zeeshan
was a talented young man and keen cricketer.
I will remember Zeeshan for his keen wit
My thoughts are with all his family.God bless you all.
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Both me and Katie were very close too Zee, he was one of the most popular lads in the year, and everyone remembers him by his gorgeous smile :) he will always be in our hearts and will never ever forget him:) weve all been through a horrible experience and its made us all realise how precious life is, we didnt really know Naim but from what we heard of him. he sounded a really nice lad! Rip Zee & Naim, Stay strong Naz :) Love you so much. x x x
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Schools just not the same without Zee here. He was an amazing lad who is sorely missed by everyone, no one will ever forget him. Our thoughts are with Zee & Naim’s families. Rest in perfect peace the both of you. =) Love now & forever. Keep fighting through Naz. Were all praying for you to come home where you belong x x x x x x
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Zeeshan is going to be missed by so many people. Our thoughts go out to Zee & Naim’s families. We wont ever forget Zeeshan, school is so empty without him with us. I bet hes still smiling up there though which is why we will never forget him. Such a terrible time, rest in perfect peace boys. Were also praying for Naz to make a speedy recovery. Take care, x x x :)
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missing you bro i just wish u where still but your in a better place now
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i knew naim zee my bro both col funny kids but they have retured to allah but ther both going to heven i will se you both when its my turn love xxxumarxxx
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to my dear son zeeshan
i love you so much the most in the world
and i miss you so much too
i wish i could find you but i cant
but your in a good place now inshallah ameen
Allah will look after you
Rip zeeshan and niam
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