Emergency services were called to Southampton Street West near the King Street South intersection just after midnight.

One driver died at the scene while the other was taken to hospital.

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12 May: A proposal could see the swift destruction of boy racer and fleeing driver vehicles

11 May: Police are calling for potential footage of an aggravated robbery at a store in Marton last night

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