The drivers, both aged 51, were killed in a smash on the A15 in Lincolnshire, police said. It happened near Caenby Corner at around 9.30am.

Following the collision drivers were asked to avoid the area where possible, with police saying the road would be closed for some time.

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In a statement Lincolnshire Police said: "We can confirm that two people have sadly died following a collision on the A15 near Caenby Corner, this morning. Officers attended following the collision near the Snitterby junction, which involved a Volvo lorry and a Scania lorry.

"Sadly, the drivers of both lorries were pronounced dead at the scene. Both men were aged 51: one man was from the Barnsley area, the other man from the Cleethorpes area.

"The road remains closed."