POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was killed in a crash in Bedworth.

The 27-year-old driver from Nuneaton died at the scene following the accident on Astley Lane at 3.20pm on Saturday.

His blue Ford Focus is believed to have left the road and collided with two trees before rebounding back across the carriageway.

A second man, who was a front seat passenger car, escaped the car after it caught fire.

The passenger suffered minor injuries and shock and was taken to hospital treatment.

Any witnesses to the collision or who saw the car minutes before it took place are urged to call PC Michael Hogan on 01926 415415.