Motorcyclist dies after crash with van

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The crash happened on the A342 near Monument Hill

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A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a van in Wiltshire, police have said.

The crash happened on the A342 near Monument Hill, near Devizes, at about 10:10 BST, police said.

Officers said a man in his 60, from Melksham, died at the scene and his next of kin had been informed.

The A342 between Upavon and Monument has been closed for an investigation.

The driver of the van was not hurt in the crash, officers said.

Wiltshire Police said: "Our thoughts are with his family at this time."

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