AN ELDERLY driver has been killed in a car crash in Wiltshire.

At around 5.10pm yesterday, a silver Kia Rio and a black Ford Ranger collided on the A361 at Beckhampton.

The 83-year-old male driver of the Kia sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.

His family have been informed.

The male driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries.

The road was closed to enable emergency services to deal with the collision for around six hours.

Now, Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Anyone who saw the collision or has any information is asked to contact PC Pete Williamson at the Collision Investigation Team on 101.