Man in his 80s dies after Newport crash in Shropshire

 <i>(Image: West Mercia Police)</i>
(Image: West Mercia Police)
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A man in his 80s has died after a crash in Shropshire at the end of last week.

West Mercia Police have confirmed that a man has died after a single vehicle crash on Friday (November 6).

The crash, which took place in Newport, saw a Citroën Berlingo crash into a bollard.

Officers have confirmed that a man was taken to hospital but has since died from his injuries.

West Mercia Police are now appealing for anyone with any information to help them with their enquiries.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Officers investigating a fatal collision in Shropshire are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries.

“The single-vehicle collision happened on Friday (6 November) at around 11.20am on Audley Avenue in Newport. A Citroën Berlingo was travelling westbound where it collided with a bollard.

“The driver, a man aged in his 80s, was taken to hospital for further treatment. Sadly, he has since died from his injuries.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision, or was in the area at the time and may have dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by emailing SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident 144i of November 6, 2026.”

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