Motorist dies after car hits tree

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The man, in his 70s, lost control of the vehicle in Pensby Road

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A motorist has died after his car hit a tree in Wirral.

The man, aged in his 70s, is believed to have suffered a medical episode while driving the Mercedes in Pensby Road at about 13:25 BST on Friday, Merseyside Police said.

He was taken by ambulance to hospital where he later died.

Police appealed for anyone with information or relevant footage to contact them.

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