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Van driver dies after two-vehicle crash on the A37 in Shepton Mallet

Local News by Tim Lethaby 21st Oct 2021  
The crash happened on the A37 Whitstone Road in Shepton Mallet (Photo: Google Street View)
The crash happened on the A37 Whitstone Road in Shepton Mallet (Photo: Google Street View)
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Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a van and a lorry which happened at around 9.55pm yesterday (Wednesday October 20) on the A37 Whitstone Road, Shepton Mallet.

Sadly, the male driver of the van, a white Ford Transit, died at the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them.

"Anyone who saw what happened, or who may hold dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5221246376."

     

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