A man has died after a Jaguar left a rural road and hit a tree.

The 44-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on a dual carriageway between Liphook and Rake in West Sussex.

The driver, a 49-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Two children, aged 12 and 14, who were in the back of the car were also taken to hospital for treatment.

All four occupants are said to be from the Liss area.

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Emergency services were called to the B2070 Portsmouth Road, between Liphook and Rake, shortly before 3pm on Friday, December 8, after a silver Jaguar car left the road and collided with a tree. 

"It happened on the southbound dual-carriageway section near to Rockfield Lodge.

"The car was travelling with four occupants, all from the Liss area. 

"One of the passengers, a 49-year-old man, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"The driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital.

"Two children in the rear of the vehicle, a 12 and 14-year-old boy, were also taken to the Royal Surrey County Hospital for treatment."

Police are investigating the crash and are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting Operation Fosbury.