A DRIVER of a blue Suzuki Swift died on the roadside after crashing into a van on the A361 near South Newington.

The fatal incident happened on Thursday evening, at around 6.30pm.

The driver of the white van was treated at the scene for minor injuries but the driver of the car was pronounced dead.

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The serious collusion team are now investigating the incident.

PC Belinda Simpson urged anybody with dash-cam footage to get in touch 'in case it may have captured something that could help'.

Anybody with information should call 101 quoting the URN 1110 7/11.