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Van driver dies in crash near Whitchurch

A man died following a collision between a car and a van near Whitchurch.

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The tragedy happened on the A525 just after the junction for the A539 for Hanmer at 5.45pm on Sunday.

Police say the collision involved a white Ford Transit van and a red Ford Focus.

"Sadly, the male driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene," Sergeant Meurig Jones of the Roads Policing Unit said.

"Just prior to the collision we believe a blue coloured car, possibly a BMW or similar, which was travelling from the direction of Whitchurch towards Bangor-on-Dee, had to take evasive action after being confronted by the van.

“I am appealing to the driver of that vehicle to please make contact with us to assist with our ongoing investigation.

“Equally I am also appealing to anybody who may have been travelling along the A525 around the time of the collision to make contact with us.

“Our thoughts remain with the man’s family and friends, who are now being supported by a specially-trained Family Liaison Officer.”

Anybody who may have information that could assist with the ongoing investigation is urged to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit via the live webchat or by calling 101, quoting incident number B085032.

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