Pedestrian dies in A47 crash

A man has died in a collision on the A47.

Emergency services were called at around 9.55pm on Sunday (20 April) with reports a pedestrian had been struck on the A47 near to the junction with Russel Hill at Thornhaugh.

A grey Audi and a grey Citroen were both involved.

The pedestrian, a man in his 30’s, who had just left a vehicle parked in an adjacent lay-by, died at the scene.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who saw what happened in the moments leading up to the incident.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should report it through the force website using the reference Op Kingsway or call 101.

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