A CAR driver has died in a collision with a lorry in Somerset.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to the fatal road traffic collision last night (Monday, October 18).

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said a Renault Clio collided with the lorry at around 8.30pm on the A371 at Evercreech near Pecking Mill Road.

The spokesperson added: "The driver of the Clio, a man, tragically died at the scene.

"We have informed his next of kin and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who was travelling on the A371 around the time and has dashcam footage, is asked to contact us."

If you can help, call police on 101 and provide the call handler with the reference number 5221244403.