A man in his 80s died in a two-car crash in Bristol yesterday afternoon, police have confirmed.
The collision happened at 2.25pm yesterday (Tuesday, February 1) on Kingsway in St George and a message was sent to parents of children at a nearby school asking them not to take their children past the scene.
The man's family has been informed and are being given assistance by specially-trained police officers.
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Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward and speak to officers.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re appealing for information following a collision between two vehicles on which happened at 2.25pm yesterday (Tuesday 1 February) on Kingsway, St George, Bristol.
"Sadly, the driver of one of the vehicles, a man in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been made aware and are being assisted by specially trained officers.
"Police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened, or anyone who may hold dash cam footage of the collision or the moments leading up to it.
"If you can help, please call 101 and quote reference 5222025980."
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