Driver dies after a crash in south Warwickshire

A man has died after his van crashed in south Warwickshire last night (Tuesday November 24)

West Midlands Ambulance Service received the call from police at 7:13pm to a road traffic collision outside the Blue Boar Inn, Temple Grafton, about 15 miles from Warwick and Leamington. Two ambulances and a paramedic officer attended the scene and said it was a 'high impact single vehicle RTC'.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a van with significant damage and the driver, a man, trapped inside.

“Staff worked with fire colleagues to extricate the patient from the vehicle. Sadly, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: "While formal identification is yet to take place, his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

"Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage of the incident.

"Anyone with information is asked to report this via the Warwickshire Police website or by calling 101 quoting incident number 307 of 24 November."