Emily Norton

A 36-year-old man has died in a crash on the A52 Croft Bank in Skegness.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The single vehicle collision was reported to police at 9.12pm last night, December 10.

It is believed the black Audi A5 involved was travelling towards the Skegness area.

Nobody else was injured in the incident. Next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed in both directions until just before 6.30am while officers carried out initial investigations.

Lincolnshire Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or saw a black Audi A5 in the moments prior to contact them on 101.

A smoke alarm is believed to have saved the life of a homeowner in Mablethorpe, who managed to escape a serious blaze.

Firefighters said that were it not for a smoke alarm, which woke the occupant of the home on Victoria Road overnight, they may not have got out safely.

Fire damage was caused to 25% of the bedroom and contents.

Crews from Mablethorpe and Alford used one hose reel and two breathing apparatus’ to extinguish the blaze.

The cause was accidental, they added.

The incident served as a valuable reminder. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue posted on social media: “Remember to check your smoke alarms weekly & if you don’t have a smoke alarm, they can be brought from DIY shops.”