A man in his 30s has died following a serious crash last night.

Police say a grey BMW 520D and a black Mercedes C180 were involved in a collision in St Albans Road, Sandridge, shortly before 9.30pm (May 25).

A road closure was put in place overnight and police confirmed this morning that a man died.

Sergeant Simon Cooper from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road policing unit said: "Firstly, I would like to say that my thoughts are with the man’s friends and family at this difficult time.

"I am appealing for anybody who saw the collision or the events leading up to it to get in touch. Were you in the area? Did you see what happened?

"If you were driving in the area and have a dash cam fitted to your vehicle, please check it and let us know if you spot something that might help our enquiries.

"Any information you have, no matter how small it might seem, could be really important. Please get in touch by calling 101 or emailing me at simon.cooper@herts.police.uk quoting Operation Ermined."

Hertfordshire Constabulary tweeted at 10.46pm: "We are currently at the scene of a serious collision in St Albans Road, #Sandridge. The road has been closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route."

Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue added: "St Albans appliances @StAlbansfire and @HarpendenFire appliances were mobilised to assist a multiple vehicle RTC on St Albans Road. The road will be closed for sometime, please avoid and take a different route."

Information about the crash can also be reported online at herts.police.uk/report or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org