Covid: Scarborough fatal crash helpers told to isolate

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People who stopped to help after a car accident in which a man died in Scarborough have been told to isolate due to coronavirus.

The crash was at the junction of College Lane and Filey Road at about 11:45 GMT, said North Yorkshire Police.

The driver of a car was taken to hospital where he died, said the force.

Police thanked those who stopped to help but said someone at the scene had coronavirus and so helpers would need to isolate.

Officers have asked for anyone with information about the crash to contact them.

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