AN investigation is underway after a man died in a crash near Winchester.

The man was a passenger in a car that collided with a lorry on the A303 at Sutton Scotney, west of Bullington Cross interchange.

The vehicle was driving on the westbound carriageway when it collided with the lorry, which was parked in a lay-by, at around 5pm on Sunday.

A woman, who was driving the car, was last night receiving medical attention for ‘critical’ injuries.

Police are in the process of informing the next of kin.

The lorry driver received minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

A section of the A303 was closed to allow police to examine the scene.

Anyone with information should contact Sgt Darren Brown at Whitchurch Police Station on 101, quoting Operation Sistene, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.