Two die in car and lorry crash on A49 at Dinmore
Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 11:03 · Archive
Two men have died in a collision between a car and a lorry on the A49 near Hereford.
Two men have died in a collision between a car and a lorry on the A49 at Dinmore, between Hereford and Leominster. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4pm on Tuesday, October 13. A male passenger from the car was confirmed dead on scene. The male driver was initially in critical condition but was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after, despite receiving advanced life support from crews.
West Midlands Ambulance Service described the incident as a 'significant collision'. The air ambulance was sent to the scene alongside two ambulances, two paramedic officers and an emergency doctor. The A49 was closed in both directions following the crash, with the affected stretch running between Orchard Green on the Hereford side and the A417 junction at Hope-under-Dinmore.
The road remained closed through the night with emergency services conducting a scene investigation. National Highways estimated the road could reopen between 9.45am and 10am on Wednesday, October 14. Signed diversion routes were put in place for both northbound and southbound traffic, directing drivers via the A417 and A4103.
How it is being reported
- Three-vehicle crash on A49 near Shrewsbury - police on sceneEmergency services are still on the sceneShropshire Star · 14 Oct, 11:07
- Crash on A49 near Shrewsbury - police on sceneMore details to followShropshire Star · 14 Oct, 10:49
- Two killed in car and lorry crash as A49 remains closedTwo men have died after a collision involving a car and a lorry.Ludlow Advertiser · 14 Oct, 08:45
- Everything we know so far as A49 closure continues after serious crashA major road remains closed following a serious crash.Ludlow Advertiser · 14 Oct, 07:44
- Diversion routes as A49 serious crash closure enters second dayDIVERSIONS are in place this morning after a serious crash on the A49.Ludlow Advertiser · 14 Oct, 07:42
In this story: A49 · Dinmore · Hereford · Leominster · West Midlands Ambulance Service · West Mercia Police · National Highways
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