Driver dies in crash on 'busy' roundabout in Ferndown
Sgt Richard Stroud, of Dorset Police, said: "Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the man at this difficult time and we have specially trained officers supporting them."This incident occurred on a very busy stretch of the A31 and I understand there were a number of motorists in the area who may have seen what happened."He asked witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact the force.
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