Driver dies as van veers into ditch
The van was the only vehicle involved in the crash on Kenilworth Road
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A driver died when a small van veered off the road and crashed into a ditch.
Despite efforts by firefighters to save the woman's life, she was confirmed dead at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
The crash happened on the A452 Kenilworth Road near the Ramada Hotel at about 16:45 GMT on Tuesday.
An uninjured man in the back of the van was pulled to safety and assessed by medics before being discharged.
The van was the only vehicle involved and the crash is not thought to be related to Storm Henk.
Adverse weather conditions are currently affecting Warwickshire, with flood warnings issued across the region.
"On arrival, ambulance staff found firefighters carrying out CPR on the woman driver," an ambulance spokesperson said.
"Ambulance staff took over and provided advanced life support but sadly it wasn鈥檛 possible to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene."
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