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A man has died following a collision on the A40 in Cheltenham in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 26 January).
Emergency services were called at around 12.40am to a report of a single-vehicle collision at the Benhall Roundabout.
A 36-year-old man from Cheltenham was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin and the coroner have been informed.
Two men, both in their 30s and from Gloucester, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They remain in police custody at this time while enquiries continue.
Closures currently remain in place on Princess Elizabeth Way, and on Gloucester Road from Arle Court Roundabout, heading into Cheltenham, and from Red Apple Garage towards GCHQ. There is also a closure at Telstar Way onto the A40.
The roads are likely to remain closed for some time this morning while collision investigators examine the scene. Motorists are asked to find alternative routes.
CCTV and dashcam footage is currently being reviewed. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who has any footage which they believe is relevant and who has not already spoken to police.
Anyone with any information is asked to provide it through the following form on our website, quoting incident 18 of 26 January. Alternatively you can call police on 101: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-matter-involving-driving-vehicles-or-a-road-traffic-incident/