POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two people died after a two-vehicle collision on the A303.

The collision involved a car and a van and took place on Monday (May 15) at Camel Hill.

A 69-year-old man died at the scene and a 69-year-old woman, who was in the same vehicle, was taken to hospital but has since died, Avon and Somerset Police said.

The full police appeal said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after two people sadly died following a collision on the A303.

“The collision, between a car and a van, happened at about 2.40pm on Monday at Camel Hill.

“A 69-year-old man, who was driving the car, a Fiat 500, died at the scene.

“A 69-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the same vehicle, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since died.

“Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this difficult time and a specially trained liaison officer will be supporting them.

“The driver of the Mercedes Citan van, a 19-year-old woman, remains in hospital being treated for injuries.

“Enquiries into the collision are ongoing. If you have information or relevant dashcam footage and haven’t yet spoken with the police, please contact us.

“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223112899, or complete our online appeals form.”