Driver dies and passenger rescued from watery ditch in Somerset

Police are investigating a fatal collision after a man's car was found in a water-filled ditch.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident near East Street Lane in Somerset on 2 October at 19:00 BST.

A search was carried out as the passenger did not confirm where they were. They were found an hour later.

The 50-year old male driver of the car died at the scene and the passenger was taken to Yeovil District Hospital as a precaution.

The man's family have been informed of the incident.

Avon and Somerset Police said the family will be supported by a specially trained officer "at this very difficult time".

"Our thoughts are with them," they said.

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