A 25-year-old-man has died following a collision on the A1 near Grantham.

Emergency services were called to a collision shortly after 3pm today.

Two vehicles are involved in the collision, a silver Ford Transit, and a blue DAF HGV.

The crash happened in a layby which is north of the A52 slip road of the northbound carriageway.

The victim, the driver of the Ford Transit, sadly died at the scene. Police say his next of kin are aware.

Lincolnshire Police said in a statement: "We believe the Transit had travelled north along the A1 from Peterborough.

"As part of the investigation we are appealing for anyone who travelled from Peterborough on the A1 between 1.30 and 3pm, to check any dashcam footage they may have for the Ford Transit. The registration number of the Transit is YO15MZW."

They added: "We would like to hear from anyone who has footage, saw the silver Transit van or witnessed the collision to contact us. There are a number of ways to get in touch:

"By clicking on the email link [email protected] - please remember to put the reference incident 150 of 13 June in the subject box.

"Via our non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 150 of 13 June.

"Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

"Reference: Incident 298 of 14 June."