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Police launch appeal after crash

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Tintwistle.

Emergency services were called to Manchester Road at around 9.50pm on Monday 3rd August after a collision involving a BMW and a Mercedes. 

The driver of the BMW, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Derbyshire Constabulary said his family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. 

The female driver of the Mercedes suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. 

Three passengers travelling in the BMW also sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital, where they continue to receive treatment. 

Officers investigating the collision are urging anyone who witnessed what happened, or who may have captured the incident on dashcam, to come forward. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Constabulary, quoting reference 26000462375, via the force's website or Facebook page, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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