Police appeal for information after Hinstock A41 crash death

Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 70s died following a crash on the A41 near Hinstock on Friday afternoon <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 70s died following a crash on the A41 near Hinstock on Friday afternoon (Image: NQ)
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A woman has died following a crash in north Shropshire on Friday.

The collision happened on the A41 near Hinstock in Shropshire at around 6pm on Friday, October 9, close to the Hatton Road junction.

It involved a white Mercedes and a red Alfa Romeo.

West Mercia Police have confirmed that the driver of the Alfa Romeo, a woman in her 70s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released.

Two people in the Mercedes suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital as a precaution.

A spokesperson for WMP said they are appealing for information.

They added: "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who saw either vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision.

"Anyone with information, or relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact officers by emailing SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk."

Information can also be shared by calling the non-emergency 101 number or the anonymous Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

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