Two dead after car crash near Heathfield (From The Argus)
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Two dead after car crash near Heathfield
7:52am Wednesday 31st October 2012 in News
Two people have died following a car crash near Heathfield last night.
The collision between a Ford KA and a Fiat happened at about 8.50pm on the B2102 at Cross in Hand.
The driver of the Ford, a 19-year-old woman from Heathfield, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Fiat driver, who is believed to be in his 50s, was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital, but he later died.
There were no passengers in either vehicle.
The road was closed throughout the night and forensic investigation work continues in the area this morning.
A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "We would like to thank motorists and local residents for their patience and understanding while we continue to investigate the cause of this collision which sadly ended in the deaths of two people."
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Walland or by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk
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The singer had been due on stage at the Theatre Royal in Norwich on Wednesday in Dvorak's Rusalka as part of the company's 2012 tour.
Glyndebourne said the performance had been cancelled out of respect to the singer's family and colleagues.
The company paid tribute to Poulton's "distinguished operatic career" and said he would be "enormously missed".
After studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the National Opera Studio, the singer began his professional career in the Glyndebourne chorus and performed central roles both in its festival and tours.
His recent projects included La Traviata with Opera Holland Park and the Royal Opera House, Tosca with the Scottish Opera, and Aida at the Royal Albert Hall.
International appearances included engagements with Netherlands Opera, Opera Zuid and Salzburger Landestheater.
"It is testament to Robert's generous character and amazing musicianship that he had such a distinguished operatic career, not just at Glyndebourne but also at many of the leading international houses," said Glyndebourne's general director David Pickard.
Poulton's management company also paid tribute following his death on Tuesday, saying his "immense contribution to the opera world will not be forgotten".
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