A man has died and a seven-year-old girl has suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash near the Welsh border. Emergency services were called to the crash on the the A483 near Oswestry, at around 8.50am on Friday morning (August 23).
The crash involved a grey Audi S3 saloon, which was travelling in the direction of Welshpool and blue Volvo lorry, which was travelling in the opposite direction towards Mile End. Police have confirmed that the driver of the car, a 59-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A seven-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was airlifted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool with life-threatening injuries. Police said she is now in a stable condition. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news
PC Ben Ward, of West Mercia Police, said: "Our thoughts are with the family following this devastating collision. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident.
"Please call 01743 261833 or email [email protected] with any information." The road remains closed and police said it was likely to remain closed for a number of hours.
A483 Road Closure After Fatal Crash
A 59-year-old man died in the accident between a grey Audi car and a blue HGV vehicle, whose driver was treated for minor injuries.
A seven-year-old girl – believed to be a passenger in the same vehicle as the deceased man – was taken by air ambulance to Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police have launched an appeal for information.
National Highways Midlands have confirmed the road has now reopened in both directions.
In a message posted on X, they said: “The earlier serious collision has been cleared and the road is now fully re-opened.
“No delays.”
Traffic monitoring website Inrix says its sensors have now said the road is clear and open.
It said: “Earlier accident investigation work (over), road re-opened.”
Witness Appeal After Fatal Crash
"Our thoughts are with the family following this devastating collision."
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A man has died and a seven-year-old has suffered life-threatening injuries following a serious crash near Gloucestershire. West Mercia Police are now appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A483 near to Oswestry.
The collision occurred at around 8.50am this morning (23 August), and involved a grey Audi S3 saloon, which was travelling in the direction of Welshpool and a blue Volvo HGV, which was travelling in the opposite direction towards Mile End.
The driver of the car, a 59-year-old man sadly died at the scene, officers from the force said. A seven-year-old girl who was a passenger in the vehicle was airlifted to hospital, with life threatening injuries. She is in a stable condition.
Pc Ben Ward said “Our thoughts are with the family following this devastating collision. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident. Please call 01743 261833 or email [email protected] with any information.”
A483 Crash: Man Killed, Girl Airlifted
Police warn road likely to remain closed for number of hours after man, 59, killed and girl, 7, left with "life threatening injuries" in fatal Audi and lorry crash
A man was killed and girl seriously injured in a crash on a major route this morning, Friday August 23. West Mercia Police confirmed a man, 59, was killed on the A483 near to Oswestry in a crash involving an Audi and Volvo HGV.
A girl, seven, was airlifted to hospital with "life threatening" injuries. West Midlands Ambulance confirmed a second man, said to be the lorry driver, was assessed and treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Officers released a witness appeal on Friday afternoon, urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time to get in touch with them directly. They have also warned the A483 will be closed for "a number of hours" as accident investigation work takes place.
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A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A483 near to Oswestry. The collision occurred at around 8.50am this morning (23 August), and involved a grey Audi S3 saloon, which was travelling in the direction of Welshpool and a blue Volvo HGV, which was travelling in the opposite direction towards Mile End.
"The driver of the car, a 59 year old man sadly died at the scene. A seven year old girl who was a passenger in the vehicle was air lifted to hospital, with life threatening injuries. She is in a stable condition."
Pc Ben Ward said: “Our thoughts are with the family following this devastating collision. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident. Please call 01743 261833 or email [email protected] with any information.
"The road remains closed and is likely to remain closed for a number of hours." Live traffic system INRIX reported this afternoon that the A483 was closed "in both directions" confirming that accident investigation work was taking place between the Morda turn off and A5 (Mile End Roundabout).
A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson added: "A man has died, and another two patients required treatment following a road traffic collision (RTC) between a car and a lorry in Oswestry this morning (Friday 23rd). West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A483 at 8:50am and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene. The Welsh Air Ambulance also attended the incident.
“On arrival crews found three patients. The first patient, a man who was the driver of the car, was found to have suffered serious injuries. Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A girl, who was a passenger in the car, was also found to have suffered serious injuries. Following treatment at the scene she was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. A second man, the driver of the lorry, was assessed and treated for minor injuries and discharged from the scene with medical advice.”
A483 Collision: What We Know
The A483, a major road connecting Oswestry to Welshpool, was closed for several hours following a serious collision on Friday morning.
The crash, which happened near Mile End roundabout, involved a grey Audi S3 saloon travelling towards Welshpool and a blue Volvo HGV travelling in the opposite direction.
Tragically, the driver of the Audi, a 59-year-old man, died at the scene. A seven-year-old girl, who was a passenger in the Audi, was airlifted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the lorry was treated for minor injuries at the scene and discharged.
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash. They are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the incident to contact them.
The A483 was reopened later on Friday evening after accident investigation work was completed.
