Man dies after fatal accident in Northumberland

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal accident in Northumberland yesterday.
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The collision, which involved a white Vauxhall Astra car-derived van, happened on the A68 near the entrance to Barrasford Quarry, near Hexham, at around 2.40pm.

Emergency services attended but the 47-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Specially-trained officers are currently supporting the man’s family.