Officers are appealing for information after a fatal collision on the A458 south of Shrewsbury.

It happened around 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 2 November) between Cressage and Harley Bank where a red Honda CR-V collided head-on with a gold Toyota Hi-Lux.

The road was closed while officers, West Midlands Ambulance and Shropshire Fire and Rescue services attended the scene.

Very sadly, a 51-year-old woman died at the scene and an eight-year-old boy was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital but also died.

Two men also suffered serious injuries. One was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and another to Stoke University Hospital.

The road reopened around 10pm.

Officers wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the cars being driven in the area around that time.

They would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident or the cars on dash cam.

Anyone with any information is asked to visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ quoting incident 415 of 2 November.