Man dies after vehicle crashes into wall in Worksop

Police were called to the A60 Mansfield Road, Worksop, following the low-speed crash at around 6pm yesterday.

A 76-year-old man was taken to hospital where he sadly died, Nottinghamshire Police said this evening.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police's serious collision unit are working to establish the circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving the road and colliding with a stone wall.

Detective Constable Sarah Stables, of the serious collision investigation unit, said: "This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the victim’s family at what we know is a very difficult time.

“Our investigation is at an early stage and we would like to speak to anybody who may have witnessed what happened – especially anyone with dash-cam footage.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 618 of May 1, 2021.

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