Man dies following A39 crash involving a car and a lorry

The incident happened at around 6.35 this morning (Monday, August 7) on the A39 between Fiddington and Cannington.

Emergency services and the air ambulance attended the scene.

The driver of the purple Vauxhall car, a man in his 60s, sadly died at the scene despite efforts of medics.

His family have been informed and are being looked after by a specially-trained family liaison officer.

The lorry driver is not believed to have sustained serious physical injury.

The road is currently shut in both directions as investigation work continues.

Anyone who saw the collision or may have dashcam footage should call 101, giving reference number 5223189412.