A MAN has died after a crash near Oswestry. 

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle on the A495 near Narrow Boat Inn, Whittington, shortly after 1pm (Friday).

Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When ambulance staff arrived they found bystanders administering CPR to the motorcyclist.

"Sadly, nothing could be done by ambulance staff to save the man and he was confirmed dead on scene.

“The driver and passenger from the car, a man and a woman, were assessed on scene and were found to have sustained minor injuries. Neither required hospital treatment and were discharged on scene."

West Mercia Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible and for any witnesses to the crash - which happened at 1.12pm - to contact them on 101, quoting reference 339-s-220618.