Driver in 20s dies in HGV crash

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The crash happened on the A66 near Warcop

A driver in his 20s has been killed in a crash with a HGV.

The collision happened on the A66, near Warcop, Cumbria, and emergency services were contacted at 04:11 BST, Cumbria Police said.

The man, who was driving an Audi, died at the scene, while the HGV driver suffered minor injuries.

The force has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact it.

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