A WOMAN and an 11 month old baby have died after a crash in North Shropshire.

The crash happened around 1am this morning (Tuesday, February 15) on the A41 between Newport and Tern Hill near Lavender Cottage.

A grey Ford Focus travelling from Newport collided with a lorry.

A 35-year-old woman and an 11 month old child, who were travelling in the car, died at the scene.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, saw the grey Ford Focus being driven in the area, or captured the car or the incident on dash cam to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=

Or by ringing 101 and quoting incident 14 of 15 February.