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Man died after car crashed into tree near Ludlow

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Tuesday, 18 May 2021 11:31

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Ludlow.

It happened at around 9pm on Saturday on the A4113.

Officers say a vehicle was heading towards Ludlow when it left the carriageway and mounted the verge where it collided with a tree.

The driver, a man in his 20s suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact PC O’Connor on 101 quoting reference 00739 of 15 May.

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