Wiltshire police have reported a tragic accident near Warminster.

In a statement the police said: "We were called to reports, shortly after 1pm yesterday of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the B390 at Chitterne towards Knook.

"The vehicle appeared to have been in collision with a tree and the male driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other occupants of the vehicle.

"The B390 was closed between Chitterne and Heytesbury overnight to allow emergency services to attend to the scene. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."