Teenager dies as car hits tree

B4376 outside Much WenlockImage source, Google
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The crash happened on the B4376 near Much Wenlock, the ambulance service said

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A 17-year-old girl has died after a car hit a tree in Shropshire.

The vehicle came off the road and crashed at about 18:20 GMT on Tuesday on the B4376 near Much Wenlock.

The girl, who was a passenger, was found in a critical condition and died at the scene, the ambulance service said.

West Mercia Police said a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The force is appealing for witnesses.

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