Storm Bert claims third victim in horror A45 crash in Northamptonshire as police issue plea

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Storm Bert has claimed a third victim in a tragic crash in Northamptonshire as the police issued a plea for witnesses.

Northamptonshire Police said a man died after a collision on the A45 at around 8.20am today. The cars involved in the collision near Flore were a Toyota Corolla and a Hyundai i30 Active - and sadly, the driver of the Toyota died at the scene.

Issuing an appeal for witnesses, the police force said: "Investigators are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after a man died following a collision on the A45. At around 8.20am today, Saturday, November 23, the drivers of a silver Toyota Corolla and a dark grey Hyundai i30 Active were in collision on the A45 near Flore.

"Sadly the driver of the Toyota, a man in his 40s, died at the scene. The road currently remains closed (1pm Saturday) while collision investigation work continues, with motorists asked to find alternative routes.

"Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw either vehicle prior to it, especially anyone who left the scene before emergency services arrived. They would also like to hear from anyone who has any relevant dash-cam footage of either vehicle.

"Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101. Please quote incident number 24000698010 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."

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