Man and 12-year-old girl killed in Telford crash as two boys also rushed to hospital
A 36-year-old man and a 12-year-old girl have died following a crash in Trench in the early hours of Tuesday.
Two other teenage boys, aged 16 and 13, were taken to hospital with substantial but non life-threatening injuries.
Emergency services were called at 2.13am to a single car that had been involved in a collision at the junction of the B4373 and A442 in Trench, Telford.
Officers are appealing for witnesses following the crash which involved a black Renault Clio travelling northbound near to Wombridge Interchange when it left the road.
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man and a teenage girl who were the driver of and a passenger in the car.
“Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.
“Two teenage boys who were passengers in the car were assessed by ambulance staff.
“The first had sustained serious injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff and was conveyed to Birmingham Childrens Hospital for further treatment.
“The second had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance.
“A man, who was a passer-by was assessed by ambulance staff and was uninjured. He received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
The road was later reopened after having being closed at Trench Lock Interchange southbound and northbound exit slip road prior to Wombridge Interchange.
Police constable Craig Byle said: ‘‘Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.
‘‘I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information or dash-cam footage of a black Clio travelling on the A442 which may help with the investigation to call me on 101 extension 7702085 or by email on [email protected] quoting incident number 43i of the 5 September.’’
Earlier the West Mercia Police spokeswoman added: "Officers in Telford are currently on the scene of a serious collision which happened on the A442 earlier this morning around 2.10am."
A spokesman for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We can confirm we have attended a collision in the early hours this morning where two people have sadly died.
"The Service was called at 2.09am to reports of a one car collision on the A442 junction in Trench. Crews from Telford and Wellington attended along with colleagues from the police and ambulance service.
"Two of the occupants were tragically pronounced deceased at the scene while two others were taken to hospital by ambulance.
"Crews are still at the scene and we ask the public to avoid the area.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of those involved during this difficult time."