Fiat 500 driver killed in Slack Hill crash with Ford Puma

A man has died following a car crash in Derbyshire. Derbyshire police were called to reports of a two-car collision on Slack Hill, Ashover[1], at around 5.45pm on Thursday, December 7. The collision involved a Fiat 500 and a Ford Puma and is believed to have happened at the junction of Slack Hill and Amber Lane[2].

The driver of the Fiat, a man in his 60s, died at the scene. His family have been made aware. The A632 Matlock Road was closed in both directions[3] as a result of the incident, leading to delays for those travelling between Matlock and Chesterfield.

POLL: Is the government doing enough to help with the cost of living?[4] On Thursday, December 7, a spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “A collision involving two vehicles has taken place at the junction of Slack Lane and Amber Lane in Kelstedge, Matlock.Please avoid the area and follow diversions in place.” We send out the biggest stories in an email every day.

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References

  1. ^ Slack Hill, Ashover (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
  2. ^ Slack Hill and Amber Lane (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
  3. ^ A632 Matlock Road was closed in both directions (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)
  4. ^ Is the government doing enough to help with the cost of living? (xd.wayin.com)
  5. ^ the main Derbyshire Live newsletter here (www.derbytelegraph.co.uk)