Toddler dies two days after horror car crash which killed woman in her 40s

A young toddler has tragically died two days after a horror car crash which also saw the death of a woman in her 40s.

West Mercia Police said the 19-month-old victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the collision between a blue Mini and a grey Fiat 500X in Newport, Shropshire, on Saturday.

The force said the youngster, who was a passenger in the Fiat, was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on Monday.

The other victim, who was the driver of the Mini, was pronounced dead at the scene on the A518 New Trench Road following the collision at 6.20pm.

Two adults, who were travelling in the Fiat, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police have appealed for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time and saw the incident, or who has dashcam footage, to come forward.

UPDATE | The 19-month-old who was taken to hospital in a critical condition following a collision on Saturday in Newport has sadly died.

We continue to appeal for witnesses and ask anyone who may have seen the incident to get in touch. Read more: https://t.co/8TzzbGs7w1 pic.twitter.com/S8xC5F6KkU

— West Mercia Police (@WMerciaPolice) February 15, 2022