Driver dies in crash involving lorry and car

A man in his 80s has died in a crash involving a car and a lorry.

Avon and Somerset Police said the collision happened on the A39 near Chilton Polden on the Somerset levels at about 13:30 BST on Thursday.

The driver of a black Citroen C4 Cactus car died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed, the force said.

The A39 remains closed between the junctions at Ford Lane and Hollywell Road while initial investigation work takes place.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police.