A MAN has died following a crash on the A171 on Wednesday.

The incident, involving a silver BMW 1 series and a heavy goods vehicle, at the junction of Church Lane in Guisborough just before 11am on Wednesday.

Cleveland Police have now confirmed the male driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "A man has sadly died following a collision on the A171 at the junction of Church Lane in Guisborough on Wednesday, June 26.

"The collision took place at around 10.55am, involving a silver BMW 1 series and a heavy goods vehicle.

"Sadly, the male driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Road closures remain in place at this time between Church Lane roundabout and the Subway roundabout on the A171 whilst enquiries are being carried out."

  • Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 107014.