Passenger dies in A361 crash near Frome

A passenger has died after a car collided with a tree on the A361 at Rode, near Frome, early yesterday morning.

The single-vehicle crash happened at about 1.45am on 17th January at Rode Common, close to the junction of Rode Hill.

A black BMW travelling towards Trowbridge collided with a tree.

Emergency services attended the scene, but the front seat passenger sadly died on-site.

While formal identification of the individual has not yet been completed, their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specialist family liaison officer.

A man in his 20s, who required hospital treatment, was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.

Police are asking anyone who may have witness accounts or footage from the area around the time of the collision to get in touch.

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