A man has died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree in Swindon.

The crash happened on Kingsdown Road at around 9.45pm on Saturday night and the passenger, in his 40s, died at the scene.

A woman in her 40s who was driving the vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving.

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She remains in in police custody as investigations continue.

The investigating officers now would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who saw a white Audi A3 in the area at the time.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “The passenger’s next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them.

“Please contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 54230063633 or alternatively contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”