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Man dies after crash on A68 near Heighington, Darlington
The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the smash on the A68 near Heighington on Friday (February 6), involving a Vauxhall Astra and a VW Passat.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver of the Vauxhall Astra, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene at abour 6.25pm.
His family have been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.
Two men and a woman, who were travelling in the VW Passat, sustained serious injuries, and were taken to hospital.
The road was closed while collision investigators worked at the scene, but it has since reopened.
A police spokesperson added: “Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Durham Constabulary via SCIU@durham.police.uk quoting incident reference 321 of February 6.”