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Man dies after head-on crash with minivan

Google A screengrab taken from Google Maps showing The Avenue near Wilton in Salisbury. The image shows a long country road surrounded by trees and grass.Google
The crash happened at The Avenue near Wilton between the A360 and A36

A man has died following a serious head-on crash on a Wiltshire road.

The incident happened at about 15:20 BST, near The Avenue near Wilton, when a red Vauxhall Astra travelling towards Wilton was involved with a head-on crash with a white Mercedes Sprinter minivan travelling in the opposite direction.

Wiltshre Police said the driver of the Vauxhall, a man in his 50s, was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

The driver and two children on board the Mercedes have been taken to hospital with injuries which are thought not to be life-threatening.

The Avenue near Wilton, between A360 and A36, remains closed while inquiries are carried out. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Wiltshire Police.

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