A man in his thirties has died following a car crash on the London Road this morning. 

Police say a single car, a grey Audi A1m, was involved in the collision, which occurred at around 6.56 am near the junction of Upton Court Road. 

The driver of the car died at the scene of the collision and his next of kin have been informed.

Police are now appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident. 

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No one else was injured as a result of the collision.

Officers remain on the scene while investigation and recovery work is ongoing.

Diversions are currently in place and we would ask motorists to avoid the area at this time.

Inspector Sarah Bartlett of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are investigating the circumstances of this road traffic collision in which a man has sadly died. My thoughts remain with his family at this difficult time.

“We are appealing for the public’s help in our enquiries and we would ask anyone who has witnessed this collision or if they have dash-cam footage that captures the incident to please come forward.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43210586088.”