Driver dies after two-car collision in Bournemouth

A driver has died in a two car crash on New Road in Bournemouth.

Police were called to the incident at 10.49am on Saturday 23 December 2023 involving a Skoda Citigo and a BMW near to the junction with Avebury Avenue.

The driver of the Skoda – a man aged in his 70s – was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified.

Road closures were put in place while emergency services responded to the collision and an examination of the scene was carried out.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230200542


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