Police launch witness appeal following fatal collision in Shropshire

A tractor and motorbike collided in Minsterley this afternoon.

Author: Chris TatePublished 8th May 2026

Police have launched a witness appeal after a fatal collision in Shropshire today.

At around 1pm this afternoon, a tractor and motorbike collided on Horsebridge Road in Minsterley.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage from the moments leading up to the incident which could assist them with their enquiries.

Anyone with information please email [email protected] quoting incident number 200_i of the 8 May.

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