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# Man dies at scene after horror crash on Plymouth road
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-dies-at-scene-after-horror-crash-on-plymouth-road/
- Published: 2025-04-11T16:43:54.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-15T17:24:24.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, #editors-picks, North Prospect

A man in his 60s has tragically died following a serious two vehicle collision in Plymouth this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to North Prospect Road at around 1:05pm on Friday 11 April, after reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.

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Police, paramedics and the Devon Air Ambulance attended the scene but despite their best efforts, a male driver in his 60s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

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Emergency services at the scene. ****© Plymouth Plus**

North Prospect Road is a residential street with a 20mph speed limit. It is believed the man may have suffered a medical episode which resulted in the crash.

The road remains closed this afternoon while emergency services and collision investigators continue their work.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told Plymouth Plus:

> "Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on North Prospect Road in Plymouth, at around 1.05pm today, Friday 11 April.

> "Police and ambulance were in attendance but, despite their best efforts, a male driver in his 60s was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

> "The road is expected to open shortly, once the area is cleared and made safe."

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A significant emergency response was sent to the area. ****© Plymouth Plus**

Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. 

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