Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in which a man died after being struck by a lorry in Durham Road, Birtley, at about 3.50pm yesterday. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene and the road was closed for about five hours. Witnesses are asked to contact police on 0191-214 6555.
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