A man has died after he was hit by two cars on a busy North East trunk road, police have confirmed.  

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said that shortly after 11.35pm on Sunday, May 5, police were alerted to a collision involving two vehicles and a pedestrian on the A69 at Haltwhistle, between the junction with the B6322 and Melkridge.

It was reported that a grey Audi A1 and a white Ford transit van had been travelling westbound on the road when, for reasons yet to be established, they struck a male pedestrian on the road.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended the scene where the pedestrian – a man in his 50s – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

"Part of the road was closed for several hours between the B6322 and Melkridge junctions, but it has since been re-opened."

Officers from Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit have launched a full investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision – and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Andy McNally, of Northumbria Police, said: “First and foremost, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the man’s family following this devastating incident.

“A number of enquiries are underway as we try to establish what has happened in the moments leading up to the collision.

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“As part of this, we are keen to hear from motorists who were driving in the area at the time, and any witnesses who may have dashcam footage or CCTV.

“Your information, no matter how small it may seem, could prove to be really valuable.”

Anyone with information or footage should get in touch using the ‘Report’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101, quoting log number: NP-20240505-1250.