Driver, 74, killed in head-on crash
A man has died after two-car collision in South Staffordshire today.
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The crash happened in Hinksford Lane, near Swindon, shortly before 9am.
It involved a grey Fiat Stylo car which was heading towards Swindon and a grey MG ZR, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
The Fiat male driver, aged 74, and from the area, was pronounced dead at the scene. The MG driver, aged 44, was given a check-up by paramedics, but was unhurt.
Hinksford Lane was closed until 11.45am for police to investigate.
Sgt Ian Revans said: "We are very keen to speak to witnesses and, in particular, people who saw the Stylo prior to the collision.
"Anyone with information should ring Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 103 of 19 March."
