Sympathies for family involved in Market Drayton collision

We are offering our sincere condolences to the friends and family of the woman and child who tragically passed away this morning following a collision in Market Drayton.

Crews from Market Drayton , Hodnet , Prees and Wellington attended the crash, which involved a car and a lorry, on the A41 near Rose Hill this morning. Despite the best efforts of the firefighters and ambulance staff; sadly, the woman and child died at the scene.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Dan Quinn said:

“We are deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time.”

Our colleagues at West Mercia Police have issued an appeal for information and we urge anyone who may have seen anything to contact them.

16th February, 2022