Two arrests after 21-year-old dies in crash on A38

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A 21-year-old man has died following a crash on the A38 in Gloucestershire.

Police were alerted to the accident scene near Moreton Valence at 02:23 BST.

The man, who was from Gloucester, died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the crash - a 17-year-old boy from Gloucester and a 20-year-old man from Bristol.

They were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Police said the 21-year-old, who died, was an occupant in the blue Mazda 6 which had been travelling from Whitminster towards Gloucester.

Officers have been looking at whether a blue Audi A3 located nearby was involved in the crash.

A force spokeswoman said: "Police are appealing for anyone who has dashcam footage or who may have seen either vehicles prior to the incident to call us."