A MAN sadly died after a crash on the A303 yesterday (Friday).

The incident, involving a car and a lorry, happened neat Thruxton at around 9.20am.

Police said the crash involved a red Mini Cooper and a lorry and the driver of the car – a man in his 40s from Kingsdon, Somerset – died at the scene.

“His family have been notified,” a spokesperson said.

“We are appealing for anyone who was driving on the A303 and saw the collision or a red Mini and HGV in the moments before it to get in touch, particularly if you have relevant dash cam footage.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference 44230491058.