Man dies following serious collision near Witcombe

A man has died following a single vehicle collision which happened near Witcombe this afternoon (Thursday 16 October). 

Emergency services were called at around 2.30pm with a report of a collision involving a tractor on the A417 Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, Gloucester.

The driver of the tractor, a man in his 20s and from Wiltshire, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware and being supported by specially trained officers.

Road closures remain in place from the bottom of Old Birdlip Hill at the A435 Cirencester Road in Little Witcombe and on Ermin Way in Brockworth.

These are expected to remain in place overnight and into tomorrow (Friday) with motorists asked to plan their route in advance and avoid the area.

Investigating officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.

Information can be submitted to police by completing the following online form and quoting incident 284 of 16 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report