Man dies after van hits barrier on A42 near Diseworth

A man has died after his van crashed into a road barrier in Leicestershire.

Police said the victim, who was his 50s, died at the scene following the crash on the southbound side of the A42 near Diseworth.

A section of the road was closed for several hours after the collision at 02:30 BST on Wednesday before being reopened.

Leicestershire Police said they wanted to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or had dashcam footage.

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