A driver has died after his car broke free from the AA van towing it and collided with another vehicle. The man, believed to be in his 40s, and suffered a heart attack in the crash in Croydon, south London just after 9am on Tuesday.
Paramedics tried to bring around the driver as he was taken St George's Hospital in Tooting, but he died 2 hours later. A second man, traveling in another car, suffered chest injuries and taken to another hospital.
Witnesses described how the black Vauxhall Zafira, which was being towed on a rigid bar, swerve and crashed into a verge before breaking away from the tow-truck. Police said no arrests had been made in connection with the crash but investigation was continuing.
In a statement, the AA said: We are aware of an event in the Croydon area this morning,
1st October, and that sadly the AA van towing member involved has died. We would like to express our sincere pity to the member’s family. While the circumstances are under investigation, we are unable to comment further.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the witness line on 020 8285 1574.
This is sad to read our prayers are with the families.
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