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Joshua Hartley

Police name man who died in 'tragic' Bircotes van crash that closed road for hours

A man who died in a crash between two vans in Nottinghamshire has been named. Lucian Abbey, 51, died at the scene after a collision involving two vans in Bawtry Road, Bircotes, at 9.45am on Thursday, March 9.

The road was closed in both directions for most of the day whilst emergency services attended. Another driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Lucian lived in the Leeds area and his family has been informed, Nottinghamshire Police has said. Detective Constable Liah Lane, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man sadly lost his life following this tragic incident and our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this most difficult time.

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“We continue to urge anyone who witnessed this incident or has any dash-cam footage to get in touch on 101, quoting incident number 149 of March 9 2023.”

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