A MAN in his 60s has died after a car crash near Salisbury.

At around 3pm on Tuesday, May 17, a blue Skoda Karoq and a black Volkswagen Golf collided along Lucewood Lane in Farley.

The driver of the Skoda died a short time later in hospital.

The other driver, a man in his 30s, was taken to Salisbury District Hospital as a precaution but was discharged a short time later.

Now appealing for witnesses, a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “[The] family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.

“Wiltshire Police’s serious collision investigation unit is investigating and would ask any witnesses to contact them.

"If you saw the collision or saw either vehicle shortly beforehand, or if you may have dash cam footage which could assist, please call 01225 694597, quoting log number 171 of yesterday (May 17).”

Alternatively you can contact the team directly by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk including the log number and the date in the email subject.

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