Kegworth: Man in his 70s dies as van crashes into fence

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Image caption, Officers are appealing for witnesses to contact them after the crash in Station Road, Kegworth
  • Author, Dan Martin
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Leicester

A man in his 70s died when his van crashed into a fence in a Leicestershire village.

Emergency services were called to Station Road, in Kegworth, at 04:45 GMT on Thursday.

Leicestershire Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following initial inquiries, it is thought the driver was alone in the van and suffered a medical episode, with no other injuries reported, the force added.

Police believe minor damage was caused to a parked car in the crash.

The force said it was supporting the man's family and appealed for anyone with information about the crash, or footage of it, to get in touch.

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