Motorist dies after A46 collision with horsebox

Detectives are investigating the incident, which took place near the Owthorpe exit on the southbound lane just before 2pm on Saturday.

Nottinghamshire Police say the car driver was treated for life-threatening injuries at the scene but it was later confirmed that he had died.

The occupants of the horsebox – a driver and a passenger – were checked-over by ambulance crews at the scene but sustained only minor injuries.

A horse which was in transit at the time of the collision was examined at the scene by a vet, who confirmed the animal was uninjured.

Police collision investigators remained at the scene into Saturday evening as they worked alongside colleagues from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue to launch their investigation and recover the affected vehicles.

The road, which was closed in both directions between its junctions with the A606 Melton Road and the A52 Saxondale Island, reopened in both directions at around 10.30pm on Saturday night.

Sarah Butler from Nottinghamshire Police’s serious collision investigation unit said: “Our investigative teams have been working to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision since the time it was first reported.

“I would encourage anyone who witnessed the collision or who believes they may have captured either of the vehicles involved on dashcam footage to contact Nottinghamshire Police as soon as possible.

“Any information – no matter how small it may seem – could help us to better understand the circumstances around this incredibly sad case.”

Anyone with any information about the collision or the vehicles involved is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 as soon as possible, quoting incident number 381 of June 13 when they call.