Man dies in St Philip crash

A man is dead and another injured following a collision along Lucas Street, St Philip, on Thursday afternoon.

Police say the incident occurred around 12 p.m. at the junction with Sandford.

Preliminary investigations indicate that a motor van was travelling along Lucas Street in the direction of King George V Memorial Park when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete structure.

The male driver was transported by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

A male passenger, who was also in the vehicle, was taken to a medical clinic for urgent treatment.

Police from District ‘C’ Station are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact District ‘C’ Police Station at 416-8200 or 416-8201.