Policeman killed in crash

A police officer died after his vehicle left the road and crashed, police said today.

He was driving along Westwood Road towards Trowbridge, Wiltshire, at around 8pm yesterday when he apparently lost control, Wiltshire Police said.

A force spokesman said: "Sadly, the officer driving was pronounced dead at the scene."

A Wiltshire Police spokeswoman said this morning: "Wiltshire Police were called to the scene of a road traffic collision at 8pm on Westwood Road, near Bradford on Avon.

"The car involved was a marked Wiltshire Police vehicle travelling towards Trowbridge and was being driven by a male serving police officer.

"At this time it would appear the vehicle lost control on a left- hand bend and left the road.

"Great Western Ambulance Service attended but sadly the officer had sustained very serious injuries and died at the scene.

"An investigation is currently being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the collision."

The force's Serious Collision Investigation Team is investigating.

Anyone who saw anything is asked to call 0845 408 7000.