UPDATE: Police release victim details after fatal Ranby collision as part of witness appeal

Two people were travelling in a Peugeot 206 on the northbound carriageway when it was in collision with a Vauxhall Astra, also containing two people, driving on the southbound carriageway.

A tarpaulin, similar to those used for domestic trailers, has been recovered and crash investigators are urging anyone who may have lost an item like this, or anyone who may have seen a vehicle lose and item like this, to contact police.

One man was taken to Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre with minor injuries.

If you saw anything or have any information please contact police on 101.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.