A driver has died after crashing into a railway bridge near Market Harborough.

Police were called to a stretch of the B6047 – between the junctions with The Langtons and the A6 – just after 4.50am this morning (Wednesday March 25), after it was reported that a silver Ford Focus had collided with the bridge.

The driver, a man in his 40s, was the sole occupant and pronounced dead at the scene.

A road closure was put in place to allow officers to carry out further enquiries. It has since reopened. The rail network has not been affected.

A man has died after his silver Ford Focus collided with the bridge on the B6047. (Google Street View)

placeholder image — A man has died after his silver Ford Focus collided with the bridge on the B6047. (Google Street View)

Leicestershire Police said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who was on that road early this morning and witnessed the collision. We would also like to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage of the Ford prior to the collision occurring.

"You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting incident 71 of 26 March.

"Alternatively call 101."