POLICE are appealing for information after a woman and child died on the A41 in north Shropshire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The woman, 35, and an 11-month-old baby were confirmed dead at the scene near Lavender Cottage, between Tern Hill and Newport, at around 12.40am when a grey Ford Focus collided with a HGV or tractor.

Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the grey Ford Focus being driven in the area, or captured the car or the incident on dashcam footage to please get in touch.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) confirmed it was called to the scene, with three ambulances, three paramedic officers, a community first responder, HART paramedics, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and two BASICS emergency doctors.

A WMAS spokeswoman said: “The two occupants of the car, a woman and a young child, were in a critical condition.

"Crews worked quickly as a team to provide advanced trauma care with assistance from police and fire colleagues.

“Tragically, despite the best efforts of everyone, nothing could be done to save the woman and child and they were both confirmed deceased on scene.

“The driver of the HGV, a man, was assessed by ambulance staff but didn’t require hospital treatment and was discharged on scene.”

Meanwhile, Thomas Adams School in Wem has told pupils to be aware of the road's closure and that pick-ups for those who live away from the area would be affected.