West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Worcestershire on Thursday (26 August) evening.

Officers were called at 5.56pm to the A46 Cheltenham Road, Hinton-on-the-Green, following reports of a collision between a road sweeper lorry and a black BMW.

The A46 was closed while emergency services, including the air ambulance attended the incident however, a 71-year-old man driving one of the vehicles sadly died. His next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed for several hours while our investigation took place and was reopened at 1.30am (Friday 27 August).

Any witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage is asked to contact us via our website quoting log number 503i of 26 August 2021.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.