Police are appealing for witnesses of a fatal three car accident across the Powys border in Shropshire. 

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the B4393, Alberbury Road, Ford. The road is one of the main routes connecting Criggion, Crewgreen and Llandrinio with Shrewsbury.

According to a statement released by Police the accident "happened at around midday on July 10 involving three vehicles".

The West Mercia Polce Officers carrying out the investigation into the accident are appealing for witnesses including "any motorists on the road around the time with dash-cam footage".

West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed  two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered three patients.

“One of whom, a man, was found to be in a critical condition and already receiving medical assistance from colleagues from the fire service.

“However, sadly it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A second patient, a woman, was found to have suffered serious injuries and following treatment at the scene was airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital.

“A second man received treatment for potentially serious injuries before being taken to the same hospital by land ambulance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Steve Wootton on 07967303892 or by email stephen.wootton@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk