Man in his 20s dies in crash with HGV

A man has died in a crash between a HGV and a van.

The crash took place on the A1068 near Ellington, in Northumberland, at about 10:15 BST on Tuesday.

Emergency services said the driver of the white Peugeot Partner van, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Northumbria Police has asked anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We'd like to express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who tragically passed away in this incident."

The HGV driver remained at the scene to help officers with their inquiries, police said.

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