A MAN in his 20s from Wiltshire has died following a crash in North Dorset.
Police from Dorset received a report at 9.15pm on Friday, September 29 of a crash involving a tractor and a blue Audi A3 on Mapperton Hill in Milton on Stour.
The male driver of the Audi – aged in his 20s from Wiltshire – was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.
The driver of the tractor did not sustain any physical injuries.
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Police Constable Tracey Downer, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the family of the man who has very sadly died in this collision.
“We are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances of the incident and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured anything relevant on dashcam footage.”
A road closure is currently in place to allow emergency services to safely deal with the incident and for a thorough examination to be carried out.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230155038.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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